Experienced Lead Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
The Lead Practice Nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional high-quality patient care and leading the nursing team. This position requires an experienced and dedicated practice nurse who can manage clinical services, support staff development and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the practice contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced nurse who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients.
Scope of the role: The Lead Practice Nurse will undertake tasks prescribed and delegated by the GP Partners and Management. Operating independently under Patient Group Directives (PGDs), Patient Specific Direction (PSDs), agreed protocols and defined competencies. The role involves assessing patients, planning, implementing and reviewing treatment programmes in line with best practice as well as managing and supporting best practice through the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership.Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Patient Care.Manage and deliver a range of nursing services, including chronic disease management, health assessments, cytology and immunisations. Providing advice on contraception, safe sex and self-management of diseases. Chaperoning as required.
Team Management.Oversee the nursing team, including recruitment, training and performance management, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Quality Improvement.Lead quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and standards and contributing to the development of practice policies and procedures.
Patient Education.Deliver patient education to promote health and wellbeing, empowering patients to manage their health effectively.
Collaboration.Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals and administrative staff to ensure integrated and coordinated care for patients.
About us
Roundwood Surgery operates from a purpose-built surgery in central Mansfield and benefits from a smaller branch surgery in Forest Town.
We have a practice list size of approx. 13,500 and operate as a clinical training practice for junior doctors.
We are a team of 5 GP Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants, 1 Phlebotomist and a full compliment of experienced reception and administration staff.
Our core values are to ensure high quality patient-centred care, to promote an environment of openness, support and care for our patients and staff, to act professionally with integrity and provide a supportive and fulfilling environment where learning, education and development is at the heart of what we do.
Roundwood Surgery is a family, not just a place of work.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Patient Care: Manage and deliver a range of nursing services, including chronic disease management, health assessments, cytology and immunisations. Providing advice on contraception, safe sex and self-management of diseases. Chaperoning as required.
Team Management: Oversee the nursing team, including recruitment, training and performance management, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Quality Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and standards and contributing to the development of practice policies and procedures.
Patient Education: Deliver patient education to promote health and wellbeing, empowering patients to manage their health effectively.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare professionals and administrative staff to ensure integrated and coordinated care for patients.
Qualifications and Skills:
Registered Nurse: Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Experience: Significant experience in a primary care setting, with a strong background in chronic disease management and preventative care. Ideally qualified and experienced in prescribing of medication.
Leadership Skills: Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
Organisational Skills: Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload and team.
Commitment to Professional Development: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and guidelines.
General
To support the monitoring and ordering of clinical supplies and vaccinations whilst ensuring accurate stock records.
To ensure compliance with cold chain protocols and maintain updated health information displays.
To monitor service quality and contribute to clinical audits.
To participate in complaints reviews, significant event analysis and shared learning sessions.
To attend mandatory training events provided by the Practice or other professional bodies internal or external in line with dedicated Protected Learning Time (PLT) sessions.
To develop and maintain a Personal Development Plan and participate in staff appraisals.
To ensure the Practices ongoing compliance with CQCs (Care Quality Commission) essential standards of quality and safety.
To comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations including our own Health and Safety protocols and procedures.
To comply with and actively promote the Practices Equality and Diversity Policy.
To support and manage Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) within the Practice in line with current guidelines and following the Practices Infection Control Policy.
To support sustainability practices and recognise the shared responsibility of carrying out duties in a resource efficient way.
To perform additional reasonable duties as requested to maintain service delivery with appropriate training if required.
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills including history taking and care planning.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Competent in using electronic patient record systems.
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Compassionate, approachable and patient-focused.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the practice.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to challenges.
- Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and safeguarding principles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration.
- Proven experience in primary care with Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and audits.
- Competence in chronic disease management for example: Asthma, COPD & Diabetes.
- Experience with vaccinations and cytology.
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification.
- Spirometry and Microsuction
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Roundwood Surgery
Address
Wood Street
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1QQ
