Lead Practice Nurse
Primary Care Careers
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9SQ
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
51 days left
Job description
Lincoln House Surgery is seeking an experienced and confident lead practice nurse, on a full-time basis, which will include one late evening clinic (1...
You will provide excellent patient care while taking a key leadership role within the nursing team, helping ensure high standards, compliance and smooth day-to-day operations. You will be expected to confidently manage a broad range of general practice nursing duties including:
- Adult & childhood vaccination & immunisation programmes
- Travel vaccinations & health-advice
- Cervical cytology (smears)
- Health assessments & new patient checks
- Hypertension management & reviews
- Asthma, COPD & diabetes clinics/reviews
- Wound care & dressings
- Long-term condition management
- Medication reviews & treatment monitoring
- Family planning support
- Health promotion & preventative care
- Phlebotomy, ECGs & treatment room procedures
- Opportunistic care & patient education
- Day-to-day clinical leadership & supervision
- Managing nursing team rotas & clinical cover
- Supporting staff development, mentorship & appraisals
- Monitoring staff competencies & training requirements
- Managing & supporting staff absence processes
- Ensuring policies & procedures are followed
- Acting as a role model for excellent clinical standards
- Supporting recruitment, induction & team development
- Governance, compliance & quality
You will also take ownership of
- Leading on Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Supporting & maintaining CQC compliance
- Leading audits & quality improvement projects
- Developing & reviewing clinical policies
- Ensuring nursing team compliance & standards are maintained
- Maintaining accurate records & evidence gathering
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Lincoln House Surgery is a busy, progressive GP Practice with two branches in Apsley and Highfield, Hemel Hempstead. We are a supportive, data-driven and agile practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care and investing in our staff.
Benefits of working for us include
- 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- NHS pension
- Free onsite parking
- Company events
- Employee assistance programme
- Supportive team environment
We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following::
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
- Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in a GP surgery/primary care setting
- General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme (or equivalent experience)
- Current experience delivering adult and childhood immunisations
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
All applicants must be experienced in:
Essential
- Adult and childhood immunisations
- Asthma, COPD and diabetes reviews
- Travel vaccinations and advice
- Cervical cytology (smears)
- Long-term condition management
- Treatment room skills and chronic disease reviews
- Leading on infection prevention & control (IPC)
- Managing staff competencies, training and absence oversight
- Supporting and supervising nursing team performance
Desirable
- Previous lead practice nurse or supervisory experience
- Spirometry qualification
- Experience leading audits and IPC
- Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can bring energy, confidence and leadership and become a key member of the team immediately.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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