We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive primary care team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dedicated nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and driving service improvement.
As Lead Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and operational oversight to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. You will play a key role in shaping services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the ongoing development of nursing staff.
We are looking for someone with strong clinical skills, proven experience in diabetes care, and a keen interest in supporting patients with long-term conditions. You will work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver high-quality services, support quality improvement initiatives, and help the practice achieve excellent outcomes for our patient population.
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.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
Act as the IPC Lead. Ensure compliance with national and local IPC guidelines. Support audits and assist in the implementation improvements. Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.
Long-Term Conditions & Diabetes Care
Provide specialist diabetes support and contribute to the delivery of long-term condition care across the practice. Work alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality chronic disease reviews, improve health outcomes, and support the practice in achieving QOF and other quality standards.
Vaccination Programmes
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.
Quality, Governance & Compliance
Ensure services meet CQC standards and regulatory requirements. Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Nurse Prescriber qualification
- Experience leading vaccination programmes (e.g. Flu/Covid clinics)
- Experience working towards QOF targets
- Experience in quality improvement or audit work
- Leadership/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in primary care.
- Proven experience in diabetes care, with a keen interest in supporting patients with long-term conditions and promoting high-quality, patient-centred care.
Desirable
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience in quality improvement or audit work
- IPC lead experience
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 detailsEmployer name
South Meadow & Dedworth Surgery
Address
South Meadow Surgery
3 Church Close
Eton
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 6AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dedworthmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Pay: £43,407.00-£45,045.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
