Job Description

We are looking for an experienced

Lead Nurse or

Practice Nurse

to join our friendly and well-established team. You will be a highly qualified nurse with several years' experience in general practice and ideally have specialist interest in diabetes, asthma and COPD management. This role is suitable for a motivated Practice Nurse looking to step into a leadership role or an experienced Lead Nurse seeking a supportive, dynamic working environment.

In addition to providing excellent clinical care including managing chronic illnesses, you will help guide and develop the nursing team, ensuring quality, safety, and best practice across the service.

More about us...

We are a practice consisting of 6 GP Partners, 4 salaried GP's, 5 Practice Nurses, 4 Health Care Assistants, and a lovely admin team. We have around 9,000 patients. We operate from a large multi-purpose building in Eccleshill, where we also have Physiotherapists Social Prescribers, Ultrasound, Epilepsy and memory clinics and the District Midwives. We have a strong training focus in practice, training 6 GP registrars, FY2 doctors, medical students, advanced nurse practitioners, and nursing students. We are an understanding, flexible, warm, supportive multi-disciplinary team, with experienced staff that have worked with us for many years. And we are proud to have a very low staff turnover due to the friendly, professional, rewarding, and supportive environment.

Job Overview:

The Practice Lead Nurse provides clinical care and support to patients under the direction of the GP's and the Practice Manager. Whilst supporting and managing the nursing team of 4 nurses and 4 HCA's.

Key Nursing Responsibilities:

Patient Assessments

: Conduct health assessments, including taking medical histories, monitoring vital signs, and performing routine screenings (e.g., blood pressure, blood tests, ECGs, Spirometry). Supporting the achievement of QOF targets

Chronic Disease Management

: Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD, including monitoring, education, and support. Ideal candidate will be confident in diabetes management, blood glucose monitoring, patient education, and supporting lifestyle modifications.

Immunisation & Vaccinations

: Administer routine immunisations and vaccinations to children, adults, and travellers.

Travel advise & Vaccinations

.

Health Promotion & Education

: Offer advice and education on a range of topics, including smoking cessation, weight management, sexual health, and general wellness.

Wound Care

: Provide treatment for minor injuries and wounds, including dressing changes, suture removal and any other necessary procedures.

Family Planning & Sexual Health

: Offer family planning services, including contraceptive advice, STI testing, and sexual health advice.

Minor Illness & Injury Treatment

: Assess and treat minor ailments such as infections, skin conditions, and injuries.

Medication Administration

: Administer prescribed medications, injections, and other treatments as needed.

Assist with Medical Procedures

: Assist GPs in performing medical procedures and examinations, including taking blood samples and urine tests.

Patient Record Management

: Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care, including medical records and treatment plans, using electronic health systems.

Clinical Audits

: Participate in regular clinical audits to ensure high standards of care and identify areas for improvement. Including Infection control audits, fridge checks and managing the drugs log.

Team Meetings:

Actively participate in the variety of practice meetings.

Mentor, support and develop colleagues and students:

Support the variety of students we have on placement or training in practice.

Collaboration & Teamwork

: Work closely with GPs, other nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to ensure effective patient care delivery.

Emergency Response

: Provide initial assessment and care for patients in urgent situations before the arrival of a GP or paramedics, if required.

Additional Managerial & HR Responsibilities (Lead Nurse Duties):

Clinical Supervision & Appraisals:

Conduct annual appraisals for Practice Nurses and HCAs. Provide continuous feedback and support professional development. Mentor, Support and Develop Colleagues and Students: Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to Practice Nurses, HCAs, and students on placement or training within the practice.

Training & Induction:

Identify training needs, coordinate mandatory and specialist training, and oversee the induction of new clinical staff.

Nursing Team Leadership:

Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and act as a point of contact for clinical advice and support within the nursing team.

Revalidation Support:

Support nurses in preparing for NMC revalidation, including portfolio guidance, reflective discussions, and evidence gathering.

HR Liaison:

Work alongside the Practice Manager on HR matters such as absence management, performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with employment policies and procedures.

Protocol & Policy Development:

Lead the development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures in collaboration with the Practice Manager and GP team.

Quality Improvement:

Drive quality assurance initiatives, monitor care outcomes, and implement improvements based on audit findings and patient feedback. Team Meetings: Actively participate in and contribute to a variety of practice meetings. Represent the nursing team and share updates or feedback as needed

Qualifications & Skills:

Registered Nurse

with a current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.

Experience

in general practice is ESSENTIAL.

Management/ leadership Experience

Confident in Diabetes Management

: (Desirable) Have the ability to confidently manage diabetes care, including patient education, monitoring, and support for insulin therapy and lifestyle changes.

CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

in relevant areas such as chronic disease management, immunisations, or family planning.

Good Knowledge

of clinical guidelines and protocols related to primary care nursing.

Excellent Communication Skills

: Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Strong Organisational Skills

: Ability to manage time effectively and handle a varied workload.

Empathy & Compassion

: A caring and compassionate approach to patient care.

IT Proficiency

: Experience of S1, familiarity with electronic health records and practice management systems.

Ability to Work Independently

: Ability to make clinical decisions and manage patient care autonomously within the scope of practice.

Offer:

Location

: On site working Monday to Friday at Newlands Way, Eccleshill, Bradford, BD10 0JE.

Contract:

Negotiable hours with a permanent contract.

Salary & Benefits

: Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for professional development and training.

Supportive Team Environment

: Work alongside other healthcare professionals such as GPs, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Primary care: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK NMC (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Expected start date: 29/09/2025