Lead Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

Manor Medical Practice is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to take a clinical leadership role within our forward-thinking, community-based GP surgery. You will be responsible for delivering and managing safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care across our patient population of just over 11,000.

Working collaboratively with GP Partners and the Practice Manager, the Lead Nurse will provide clear leadership to the nursing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services. You will contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement across the practice.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Lead and manage nurse-led clinics for diabetes, asthma, COPD, CHD and other chronic conditions.
• Perform reviews in line with protocols and best practice.
• Provide immunisations, vaccinations, cervical cytology, wound care, travel health advice, and lifestyle support.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation in line with NMC standards.
• Work with the wider MDT to ensure coordinated care and appropriate referrals.
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Maintain nursing rotas, manage annual leave and sickness absence.
• Participate in protocol development, audits, and service evaluation.
• Engage in professional development, mandatory training, and uphold the NMC Code.

Job description

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

About us

Manor Medical Practice is a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking GP surgery based in the city of Bradford. We care for a growing list of over 11,000 patients across two sites in Girlington and Allerton.

Led by three GP Partners and supported by Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, and a wide multidisciplinary teamincluding Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacist, etc. We offer a full range of primary care services. These include chronic disease management, minor surgery, family planning, maternity care, immunisations, and health screening.

Manor Medical Practice is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be considered solely on merit and abilities relevant to the role.