Lead Practice Nurse

Main duties of the job Clinical Leadership

Act as a strong role model, providing visible and supportive leadership. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. Maintain advanced clinical skills and actively contribute to patient care.

Line manage Practice Nurses and HCA's. Oversee staff rotas to ensure appropriate skill mix. Conduct appraisals and performance reviews. Support staff development and training.

Act as the IPC Lead. Ensure compliance with national and local IPC guidelines. Lead audits and implement improvements. Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.

Lead on the management of long-term conditions, with a focus on diabetes. Ensure effective and high-quality chronic disease clinics. Support the achievement of QOF and other performance targets.

Lead the delivery of seasonal vaccination programmes including flu and COVID-19. Ensure safe storage, handling, and administration of vaccines. Coordinate clinics and staffing to meet patient demand.

Monitor and manage appointment availability. Improve patient access through effective clinic planning. Align staffing and service provision to meet demand.

Ensure services meet CQC standards and regulatory requirements. Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures.

South Meadow Surgery and Dedworth Medical Centre are established GP practices in Windsor Berkshire, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population. We work as part of a Primary Care Network to deliver integrated services alongside community teams.

Our friendly, multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, and administrative staff who work collaboratively in a supportive and inclusive environment. We value teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to patient care.

We offer a positive working atmosphere, opportunities for training and development, and a focus on staff wellbeing, making us a rewarding place to work.

• Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience leading vaccination programmes (e.g. flu/COVID clinics)
• Experience working towards QOF targets
• Experience in quality improvement or audit work

• Experience in primary care or community nursing
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience of Working in Primary Care
• Experience in quality improvement or audit work

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.