Job Description

Hours:

Full-time, core hours 08:00-18:30 essential. Ideally able to cover 1-2 late evenings per week, allowing some flexibility in core hours.

Salary:

Salary: AfC Band 7 - From 47,810 to 48,000 per year.

Reports to:

Clinically - GP Partner | Administratively - HR Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Nurse to provide clinical leadership, management, and service development across primary care. You will lead our nursing team in long-term conditions (LTCs), acute care, immunisations, and health promotion, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting practice and PCN targets.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

Lead, mentor, appraise, and develop nurses and HCAs; advise on rotas; chair meetings; foster a learning culture.

Clinical Delivery:

Oversee LTC clinics, vaccination programmes, acute care, wound care, contraception, cytology and minor procedures.

Governance & Quality:

Implement NICE/NSF guidelines, audits, infection control, and service improvement initiatives.

Administration & Training:

Maintain accurate records (SNOMED), manage CPD, support appraisal and revalidation, and train staff.

Service Development & Collaboration:

Identify opportunities to expand services (e.g., respiratory, LD clinics) and work with PCN colleagues and external agencies.

Who We're Looking For

Qualifications:

RGN with current NMC registration; degree/diploma in nursing; specialist qualification in primary care or LTC management; mentor/instructor experience.

Experience:

Substantial primary care nursing experience, LTC management, immunisations, acute care, QOF/LCS delivery, audits, and infection control. Leadership experience with nursing/HCA teams.

Desirable:

Independent/supplementary prescriber; Level 7/MSc in leadership; postgraduate specialty qualifications.

Skills & Attributes:

Strong clinical and leadership skills, excellent communication, resilient, flexible, solution-focused, and committed to patient care, team wellbeing, and ED&I (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion).

Why This Role Matters

As Lead Nurse, you will drive clinical excellence, support team development, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. You will play a central role in shaping services, improving outcomes, and fostering innovation across the practice and PCN.

About Us:

Clapham Family Practice is a large, friendly, and forward-looking GP practice serving a diverse patient population of approximately 20,000. Conveniently located near tube stations and public transport, we operate as a total triage practice, delivering accessible, patient-centred care. Our team is committed to innovation, high-quality service, and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 47,810.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person