Lead Nurse
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Lead Nurse
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a Lead Practice Nurse to lead and develop our Nursing team. Ideally, the post-holder will be full-time, but we are open to some flexibility.
Job summary
As Lead Practice Nurse, you will be responsible for the ongoing supervision and development of the Nursing team, utilising your clinical knowledge and skills to empower your team to offer compassionate patient care.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will work collaboratively with the GP Partners and Practice Manager to ensure the smooth running and further the development of the Nursing team. The Lead Nurse will be able to combine clinical responsibilities with leadership tasks, being supported by the HR Manager with any required people management support.
About us
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Job responsibilities
- Meeting patients nursing care needs as identified, or where care has been transferred to the nurse by a GP or other senior clinician.
- Initiating and maintaining health screening and promotion clinics for identified areas of the practice population.
- Managing the ongoing care of patients with chronic disease (as per skillset).
- Deliver specialist chronic disease clinics, including ongoing management, annual review and MDT discussion.
- Deliver nurse led clinics including Baby and Child Immunisation, Cervical Smears, Travel Vaccination, Flu and Covid Vaccination, Family Planning & Sexual Health, Leg Ulcer and dressings management including dopplers, Teen Health Checks.
- Maintaining efficient liaison with all areas of the CCG team and other agencies.
- Provide leadership, training and supervision for nursing staff within the Treatment Room.
- Represent the Practice at relevant and appropriate forums and feedback key messages.
- Act as named Lead for the Practice for defined areas of responsibility, e.g. Immunisations, Resuscitation, Infection Prevention & Control etc.
- Routine treatment in general clinics, including supply and administer medications under PGD, Warfarin monitoring, Maintaining Thyroxine register, Wound management and other general Treatment Room skills.
Details
Date posted: 27 April 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: A0408-26-0004
Job locations: Bath Buildings, Bristol, BS6 5PT
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential): RGN, Valid NMC registration, Primary Care experience, Diploma in asthma, diabetes or COPD (or working towards), Evidence of own CPD, Experience of audit/research, Computer skills including use of electronic Patient Administration System (EMIS Web preferred), Basic/advanced certificate of life support, Understanding of health and safety issues.
Qualifications (Desirable): Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice, Non-medical Prescriber, Teaching/mentorship qualification, Awareness of the national service framework guidelines.
Additional Requirements (Essential): Ability to work core hours, Flexibility for cover, Full Driving licence and car/transport, Willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
Specialist Skills (Essential): Good interpersonal skills, Evidence of problem-solving and decision making skills, Self-motivated, Excellent teamwork and communication skills, Ability to train, supervise and support nursing staff, Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively, Willingness to accept additional responsibilities, Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
Employer details
Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Bath Buildings, Bristol, BS6 5PT
Employer's website: https://www.montpelierhealthcentre.co.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: HR Manager, Will Flight, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Additional information
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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.