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Lead Nurse

Operose Health

Islington, N1 3NG

Salary

£48,000 to £49,500

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 September 2026

20 days left

Job description

Are you looking a Lead Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity? Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include: To work closely with the regiona...

The Lead Nurse role at Operose Health involves working closely with regional nursing, operational, and GP team members to ensure targets align with national service frameworks. Responsibilities include acting within professional boundaries to provide comprehensive patient care from initial history to treatment and evaluation. The role requires demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills within general practice. Collaboration with the general practice team to meet patient needs and provide nurse leadership is crucial. The position also involves supporting the Regional Lead Nurse, acting as a deputy when required, and implementing clinical excellence strategies alongside the site clinical lead.

Are you looking aLead Nurselooking for an exciting new opportunity?

Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include

  • To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks.
  • You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. Youwill demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met.
  • In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times.Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing / ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing / AHCP team.

Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered:

  • First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience.
  • Non-medical Prescriber.
  • Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links.
  • Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.
  • Understanding of the Lead Role.

Package Description: What we can offer you as an Lead Nurse:

  • Annualsalary of up to £48,000.00 - £49,500.00 depending on qualifications and experience.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
  • 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
  • Variedopportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Tusker Car Scheme

Operose Health, located in Islington, offers the Lead Nurse position within a dynamic team environment. The company provides a permanent role with a salary ranging from £48,000 to £49,500, depending on experience. The package includes annual leave, paid CPD/study leave, and various career development opportunities. Operose Health supports its employees with a range of benefits including a car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, and employee wellbeing services. This position requires a First Level UK registered nurse or Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post-qualified experience, extensive clinical experience in primary care settings, and managing nursing teams.

Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post-qualified experience. Non-medical Prescriber. Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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