Lead Practice Nurse

Manage and monitor chronic disease patients, developing and reviewing individual care plans. Undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic monitoring. Identify abnormalities and initiate appropriate action or referral. Deliver routine and complex wound care (including Doppler where competent). Conduct health checks, cervical screening and monitoring tasks. Provide travel health advice and administer adult and childhood immunisations. Act as a first point of contact, working autonomously or with GPs. Assist with minor procedures, provide ear care within scope of practice, and support patients with mental health needs, monitoring prescribed therapies.

Deliver holistic health education and preventative care. Undertake risk assessments, identify safeguarding concerns, and escalate appropriately. Support treatment adherence and lifestyle modification.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies, PGDs and professional standards. Promote infection control and safe management of specimens, sharps, waste, PPE and equipment. Identify and manage risks. Support team development, participate in clinical meetings, and maintain professional development and NMC revalidation.

Provide evidence-based diabetes assessment, management, and review for patients with Type 1, Type 2, and other forms of diabetes

Support insulin initiation, titration, and monitoring in line with local and national guidance

Deliver structured patient education, promoting self-management and prevention of complications

Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, and community services to optimise diabetes care

Identify patients at risk of complications and escalate care appropriately

Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and service development within diabetes care

Undertake cervical cytology (smear taking) in line with national screening programmes

Provide wound assessment and management, including leg ulcers and complex wounds

Deliver adult and childhood immunisations, in accordance with the national immunisation schedule

Provide travel health advice and travel vaccinations, where trained

Support the management of other long-term conditions as required

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation using electronic patient records

Provide support to nursing colleagues and the wider MDT

Participate in the training, mentorship, and development of staff and students

Contribute to service planning, evaluation, and improvement initiatives

Maintain professional development in line with NMC requirements and Trust policies

Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and problem-solving skills in clinical practice

Hillview Medical Centre is a well-established and progressive GP practice, committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our local community through high-quality, patient-centred care. We aim to provide safe, effective, and responsive care to meet the needs of our patients.

We are proud to promote a culture of inclusion, respect, and teamwork, where staff feel supported, valued, and encouraged to develop professionally. We recognise and celebrate the unique skills and experiences each team member brings, enabling us to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Qualifications

Essential: - NMC Registered Nurse Band 6

Person Criteria