Experienced Lead Practice Nurse

About the Role

Burlington Primary Care is seeking an experienced, motivated, and compassionate lead practice nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking practice team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while providing clinical leadership and support to our nursing team. Experience in primary care nursing and long term condition care is essential.

As lead practice nurse, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing nursing services within the practice. You will combine hands on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring that our patients receive safe, effective, and person-centred care. Working closely with the GP partners, practice manager, and wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, workforce development, and the achievement of practice and primary care network objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing clinical leadership and day-to-day support to the nursing team.
• Delivering high-quality patient care within your scope of practice.
• Leading on long term condition management across the nursing and HCA team.
• Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, induction, training, and appraisal of nursing staff.
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards, national guidance, and practice policies.
• Developing and implementing nursing protocols, procedures, and patient care pathways.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, allied health professionals, PCN colleagues, and external agencies to improve patient services.

About the Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse, who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will be a confident clinical practitioner with a strong background in primary care nursing and the ability to balance clinical responsibilities with leadership and service development.

You will be an approachable and supportive leader who is committed to fostering a positive team culture, encouraging professional development, and maintaining high clinical standards. With excellent communication and organisational skills, you will be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, driving change where required, and contributing to the strategic development of nursing services within the practice.

Above all, you will share our commitment to providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care, while inspiring and supporting others to achieve the same.

Essential Requirements

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant experience working within general practice and primary care settings.
• Experience of leading, supervising, or mentoring clinical staff.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease management, health promotion, and preventative healthcare.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in the use of clinical IT systems and digital healthcare tools.

Desirable Requirements

• Independent prescriber qualification.
• Leadership or management qualification.
• Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development.
• Knowledge of QOF, Enhanced Services, and primary care network working.
• Experience supporting CQC compliance and quality improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse leader who is ready to take the next step in their career, influence the future direction of nursing services, and make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our patient population.

About Us

At Burlington Primary Care, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our diverse patient population. Our experienced multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care, while continually striving to improve services and outcomes for our community.

We are a progressive and forward-thinking practice that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and positive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas, and reach their full potential.

We work closely with a range of healthcare professionals and partner organisations to provide integrated services that meet the evolving needs of our patients. We embrace new ways of working and are committed to delivering modern, accessible healthcare while maintaining the personal touch that is at the heart of general practice.

Joining Burlington Primary Care means becoming part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team that takes pride in making a genuine difference to people's lives every day. Whether caring for patients, supporting colleagues, or contributing to service development, every member of our team plays an important role in helping us achieve our vision of outstanding primary care for all.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative clinical team.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career progression.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• A culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• The chance to help shape and develop nursing services for the future.
• Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme.

At Burlington Primary Care, we don't just care for our patients, we care for the people who deliver that care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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