Lead Practice Nurse

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Nurse. Candidates should have excellent clinical skills and a General Practice background to lead our established nursing team of 6 Nurses and Health Care Assistants. The role will include developing key relationships between all team members for cohesive working, providing patients with high quality care driven by compassion and strong governance. Working closely with the very experienced management team to maintain high standard of patient care which is reflected in the highest QoF achievement, the position will include providing direct guidance and updates to the nursing team and implement changes to policies and protocols. This will also include leading and implementing national vaccination campaigns.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead Nurse to support guidance, training and development of other members of the nursing team;
• Support the practice performance and achievement of Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF);
• Practice policies and systems - take an active lead in preparing clinical Practice Policies;
• Infection control clinical lead;
• Treatment Room (to include Travel Vaccinations, Baby Clinic Immunisations, Smears, Family Planning, ECGs and wound management);
• Lead Vaccination Campaigns: Planning and managing vaccination programmes, incl flu, shingles and proactively support national campaigns and point of contact for vaccination queries;
• Chronic Disease Management (to include Asthma/COPD, Hypertension, Diabetes and CHD);
• ARTP trained and Mentorship qualification desirable
• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives
• Protocol Development: Reviewing, developing, and implementing clinical systems, protocols and guidelines (e.g., chronic disease management, infection control)
• Manage clinical supply and vaccine stocks effectively and attend weekly management meetings.
• Nurse mentoring and prescribing skills would be advantageous, and we would be happy to support development of additional skills including clinical skills where necessary.

About us

The practice is located in the centre of the historic town of Beverley a 5 minute walk from the shops and local amenities, both the train and bus station in walking distance.

Our upgraded premises is partner owned which allows us to provide a full range of traditional and innovative services, including community dermatology, phototherapy, specialist respiratory services and are piloting an ENT service in the practice. We support a wide range of teaching, serving a growing patient base of over 11,000.

We are offering a position to join our long-established, independent, stable, friendly and traditional 7 doctor surgery at the heart of Beverley, East Yorkshire. We place emphasis on practicing good medicine, creating a well managed workload and making work an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. The positive culture of the practice runs through the highly experienced and dedicated team.

Salary dependant on experience within Band 7 AfC range.

NHS pension scheme benefits are available together with free on-site parking.

Closing date on Monday 12th October Noon 2026

expected start date as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Lead Practice Nurse 30 hours per week to full time - Monday to Friday

The successful candidate will be required to work until 6pm three days a week.

We are ideally looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Lead Nurse with excellent clinical skills and a General Practice background to lead our nursing team of 6 Nurses/Health Care Assistants.

You must be confident, have a friendly and professional manner and demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and initiative in order to fulfil the role. Appropriate guidance, training and support will be provided as needed to our systems and procedures.

This may also offer a developmental role for the right candidate who doesnt meet all the criteria, and we would consider working with an otherwise strong candidate by supporting with appropriate guidance.

• Lead Nurse to support guidance, training and development of other members of the nursing team;
• Support the practice performance and achievement of Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF);
• Practice policies and systems - take an active lead in preparing clinical Practice Policies;
• Infection control clinical lead;
• Treatment Room (to include Travel Vaccinations, Baby Clinic Immunisations, Smears, Family Planning, ECGs and wound management);
• Lead Vaccination Campaigns: Planning and managing vaccination programmes, incl flu, shingles and proactively support national campaigns and point of contact for vaccination queries;
• Chronic Disease Management (to include Asthma/COPD, Hypertension, Diabetes and CHD);
• ARTP trained and Mentorship qualification desirable
• Participate in clinical audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives
• Protocol Development: Reviewing, developing, and implementing clinical systems, protocols and guidelines (e.g., chronic disease management, infection control)
• Manage clinical supply and vaccine stocks effectively and attend weekly management meetings.
• Nurse mentoring and prescribing skills would be advantageous, and we would be happy to support development of additional skills including clinical skills where necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Training in diabetes care
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in primary care
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience

Desirable

• Training in travel health, cytology, or respiratory care
• Experience with Emis

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).

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