Job Description

Are you an experienced general practice nurse ready to lead and inspire a team? Aspiro Healthcare is seeking a proactive and resilient Nurse Manager to head our dedicated nursing team across five GP sites in Derby.

As part of a dynamic and supportive leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping clinical standards, enhancing patient experience, and driving excellence in care delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable difference in population health outcomes within a forward-thinking organisation.

About the role:

You will be responsible for the leadership, professional development and day-to-day coordination of the nursing workforce, ensuring a high standard of clinical care across our sites. The role covers:

Clinical oversight of long-term condition management, infection control and immunisation standards Coaching, supervision and professional development of the nursing team Ensuring compliance with CQC, IPC, safeguarding and other governance frameworks Leading and supporting clinical audits and improvement plans Contributing to QOF achievement and delivering financially sustainable care Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centred service delivery Responding to the evolving needs of the organisation with flexibility and resilience

About you:

We are looking for a confident leader with a strong clinical background in general practice and a passion for empowering others. You will be:

A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Experienced in primary care, with a minimum of one recognised qualification in a long-term condition area (e.g. diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular) Knowledgeable in quality assurance, clinical audit, and governance requirements in general practice An effective communicator and motivator with coaching and mentoring skills Adaptable, resilient and comfortable leading change across multiple sites Committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting sustainable healthcare delivery

Why join Aspiro Healthcare?

We are a collaborative, innovative organisation committed to high-quality patient care and professional development. You'll be part of a values-led team, supported to grow your leadership skills and shape the future of community healthcare in Derby

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPEC

1. Job Role & Purpose

Aspiro Healthcare is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Nurse Manager to lead, support and develop our nursing workforce across across five general practice sites in Derby. This key leadership role will combine strategic oversight, clinical governance and team development with a reduced clinical workload to allow for dedicated management time.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with proven leadership experience and a strong background in primary care. This role involves both clinical duties and team leadership, supporting the delivery of patient-centred care and contributing to the ongoing development of our services.

2. Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

Provide visible leadership across all five sites, promoting a culture of professionalism, learning and continuous improvement Line manage the nursing team including Practice Nurses, HCAs, and other allied nursing roles, ensuring appropriate skill mix and service coverage Lead regular team meetings and facilitate open communication across the nursing workforce Develop and deliver structured supervision, coaching and performance review processes Ensure effective induction, ongoing support and competency assessment for all new and existing staff Ensure all training, development and induction of Nursing Team members are undertaken in line with practice policies and procedures.

Clinical Oversight and Governance

Clinical Oversight and Governance

Ensure high standards of care in line with NMC code, national guidance, local protocols and CQC requirements Oversee infection prevention and control, immunisation standards, and chronic disease management delivery Work with the Leadership Team and Clinical Leads to ensure compliance with safeguarding, patient safety and clinical effectiveness frameworks Maintain and audit documentation standards and clinical protocols
Strategic Planning and Service Delivery

Contribute to the planning and delivery of sustainable nursing services aligned to patient need and practice priorities Work in partnership with other clinicians and managers to identify opportunities for service development, workforce expansion and pathway redesign. Support delivery of QOF, Enhanced Services, and financial targets through effective team performance and data-driven planning Embed evidence-based practice and national best practice standards in long-term condition car
Performance Monitoring and Activity Measurement

Develop and maintain nursing activity and performance dashboards to monitor workload, outcomes and quality metrics Regularly review clinical throughput, appointment usage, and patient feedback to drive improvement Identify under performance and implement supportive interventions where needed Provide quarterly reporting to the leadership team on workforce metrics, including capacity, clinical output, and audit findings

3. Clinical Commitment

The Nurse Manager will maintain a reduced clinical caseload (typically one to two sessions per week) to retain patient contact and clinical competence. This allows most of the working week to be allocated to management, supervision and strategic leadership responsibilities.

4. Person Specification

Essential:

Registered Nurse with active NMC registration Significant experience in a primary care setting, including autonomous management of long-term conditions Demonstrable leadership or management experience within a clinical team At least one formal qualification in a long-term condition area (e.g. diabetes, asthma/COPD, cardiovascular disease) Strong knowledge of QOF, CQC compliance, safeguarding, infection control, and governance requirements Excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills Ability to work across multiple sites and manage competing priorities Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne/EMIS) and reporting tools

Desirable:

Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, NHS Leadership Academy) Experience in staff performance management or workforce planning Evidence of leading clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives Familiarity with workforce and activity dashboards or reporting frameworks

5. Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. Post-holders must adhere to the following principles: In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Aspiro policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

6. Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Aspiro health & safety policy, the health & safety manual, and the Aspiro infection control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Aspiro guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks; Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills; Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards; Active reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised; Keeping own work areas generally clean and overseeing Site Managers in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of their role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually); Reporting potential risks identified to the Aspiro Management

7. Equality & Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Aspiro procedures and policies, and current legislation; Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues; Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

8. Reviews

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only, the list is non-exhaustive.There may be other duties required of the post holder commensurate with their position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended in the light of developing or changing services, or as part of an individual performance review process. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of Aspiro.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,586.14-58,816.33 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Littleover DE23 3TX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC Registration (required)
Work Location: In person