Lead Nurse

Main Responsibilities

• To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks.
• You will act within your professional boundaries, provide care for the patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision‑making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision‑making process and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required.
  
  In order to work at this level, NMC advanced practice requirements must be met.
• In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times. Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing/ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing/AHCP team.

• First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post‑qualified experience.
• Non‑medical Prescriber.
• Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links.
• Extensive clinical experience in primary care health settings and managing nursing teams.
• Understanding of the Lead Role.

• Annual salary of up to £48,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro‑rate.
• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
• 1 week paid CPD/study leave pro‑rate per year and in‑house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
• The benefits of working with an at‑scale provider of primary care include many opportunities for colleagues to specialise and develop.
• Car benefit scheme – specialising in electric vehicles.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Discount cards.
• Employee wellbeing services including free yoga videos and an employee wellbeing app.

Job title: Practice Nurse

Location: St Ann's Road Surgery

Salary: Up to £46,946.00 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5

Practice nurse experience is required for this role.

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