Job summary We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality patient care while leading and supporting our dedicated nursing staff. We're looking for someone with a passion for healthcare, strong general practice experience, and the ability to inspire and guide the team to excellence. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a real impact in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive professionally, make a difference, and lead a team, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a practice that values innovation, care, and teamwork. Main duties of the job As the Lead Practice Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include clinical consultations, providing guidance and support to nurses/HCAs, managing patient assessments, and driving continuous improvements in nursing practices. You will also collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth operation of the practice. This is a key leadership role that requires both clinical expertise and strong team management skills. About us Springhead Health Springhead Health is a large GMS GP practice, serving approximately 22,300 patients. We adopt a team approach to patient care and endeavour to monitor the service provided to patients to ensure that it meets current standard of excellence. We occupy a purpose-built building with excellent road and rail links, and a nearby high-speed train service into St Pancras London. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25 to £30 an hour Salary dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A1843-25-0000 Job locations Fleet Health Campus Vale Road Northfleet Kent DA11 8BZ Job description Job responsibilities The Lead Practice Nurse will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses and HCAs. The Lead Practice Nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. The Lead Practice Nurse will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. Job description Job responsibilities The Lead Practice Nurse will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses and HCAs. The Lead Practice Nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. The Lead Practice Nurse will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered Nurse - Experience of working in a primary care environment - Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment - Experience of chronic disease management Desirable - Mentor or teaching qualification - Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) - Nurse prescriber Experience Essential - Experience of leading a nursing team - Experience of working within general practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Registered Nurse - Experience of working in a primary care environment - Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment - Experience of chronic disease management Desirable - Mentor or teaching qualification - Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) - Nurse prescriber Experience Essential - Experience of leading a nursing team - Experience of working within general practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Springhead Health Address Fleet Health Campus Vale Road Northfleet Kent DA11 8BZ Employer's website http://springheadhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)