Lead Practice NurseNHS
Job summary
About the Role
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.
This is a 31.5-hour per week role, offering a salary of £43,407 to £45,045 per annum (pro rata if applicable), depending on experience.
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.
Job description
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.
About us
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.