Lead Practice Nurse

Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical • Lead the delivery of nursing services across both sites • Provide high-quality care for acute and long-term conditions • Prioritise urgent cases and initiate emergency care when needed • Maintain accurate, comprehensive records and documentation • Prescribe within clinical competence (if qualified) • Deliver care in accordance with local and national guidelines • Undertake procedures including: • Cervical cytology • Immunisation and vaccination • Wound management • Venepuncture • BP and spirometry monitoring • Travel health advice • Health screening and lifestyle education Teaching and Mentorship • Support the practice team with the mentorship of students. Managerial • Act as a role model and team leader • Manage nursing team rotas, annual leave, and sickness cover • Lead on protocol development and service improvement • Contribute to management meetings and quality assurance initiatives • Support practice performance targets and contractual compliance Professional • Maintain NMC registration and CPD • Adhere to all mandatory training requirements • Work within the NMC Code and NHS guidelines • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role • Handle sensitive information with discretion and in line with GDPR Job description Job responsibilities Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical • Lead the delivery of nursing services across both sites • Provide high-quality care for acute and long-term conditions • Prioritise urgent cases and initiate emergency care when needed • Maintain accurate, comprehensive records and documentation • Prescribe within clinical competence (if qualified) • Deliver care in accordance with local and national guidelines • Undertake procedures including: • Cervical cytology • Immunisation and vaccination • Wound management • Venepuncture • BP and spirometry monitoring • Travel health advice • Health screening and lifestyle education Teaching and Mentorship • Support the practice team with the mentorship of students. Managerial • Act as a role model and team leader • Manage nursing team rotas, annual leave, and sickness cover • Lead on protocol development and service improvement • Contribute to management meetings and quality assurance initiatives • Support practice performance targets and contractual compliance Professional • Maintain NMC registration and CPD • Adhere to all mandatory training requirements • Work within the NMC Code and NHS guidelines • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role • Handle sensitive information with discretion and in line with GDPR