Lead Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our hardworking and friendly primary care team. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership, support and mentor the nursing team, and undertake one-to-one reviews to ensure ongoing professional development. You will oversee infection prevention and control, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping and developing our services, including long-term condition management and preventive care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, including one-to-one reviews and mentoring.
• Deliver high-quality patient care across general practice services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.
• Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.
• Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols, pathways, and policies.
• Lead or contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
• Support professional development and training of the nursing team.

Job description

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Key Duties

• Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the nursing team.
• Undertake one-to-one reviews and support professional development.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care across chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.
• Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.
• Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols and participate in audits and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

Please see attached Job Description for further details

About us

The Lighthouse Group Practice is a busy, welcoming inner-city GP surgery providing a full range of NHS services to approximately 12,000 registered patients. As an established training practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a friendly and professional environment. Our experienced team takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of clinical care, customer service, and continuous professional development.