Lead Practice Nurse

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

Job summary

Church View Surgery is seeking a Lead Practice Nurse to replace a member of staff who is retiring. We are a modern and forward-thinking practice, with a hugely supportive ethos. The Practice advocates a friendly and positive working environment, and we're looking for a motivated and versatile individual to lead our nursing team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should be experienced in all aspects of Practice Nursing and have a chronic disease qualification preferably in diabetes. We are looking for somebody with exceptional leadership skills who can work with us to provide an effective, efficient, and patient-centred service. You will work closely with our Operations Manager and Business Partner to ensure that the nursing service is meeting the needs of the patient group and generating the revenue that keeps the practice viable. You will act as practice lead for infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, vaccination, and immunisations. Our current staff member works 35 hours per week, but we can be flexible and offer hours to suit the right candidate. We aim to pay competitive salaries and will be happy to discuss this with candidates.

About us

We pride ourselves in providing excellent care to more than twelve thousand patients in Plymstock, a suburb to the east of Plymouth. We have a good CQC rating, a consistent record of very high QOF achievement, and a great record of providing continuity of care. We have an extended clinical team which includes Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, Mental Health workers, and Paramedics working alongside the GPs, Nurse Practitioners, and Nursing team, supported by dedicated management and admin staff.

Primary Care is a very challenging and rewarding environment, and we work together to support each other. The partners believe that we will only thrive by making Church View a great place to work, and by attracting the very best staff. We will work with you to support you and develop your interests and enthusiasms.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A2796-25-0000

Job locations

30 Holland Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Professionally accountable to the GP Partners

Accountable to the Business Partner for all other matters

RESPONSIBILITY:

The lead practice nurse is responsible for the day-to-day management of the nursing service within the practice. They are required to lead and manage the nursing team, as well as playing an important clinical role by performing treatment room functions and procedures. The practice nursing service needs to be clinically safe, of high quality, and provided to the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

The implementation and coordination of nurse-led clinics, liaising with GPs, nursing colleagues, and the Business Partner as appropriate. Working with the admin team to ensure that call and recall systems are in place as necessary.

Involvement in assessing the future needs of the practice by identifying health needs within the practice population.

Ensuring that policies and protocols are regularly reviewed and are up to date with the latest clinical guidelines in order to deliver an optimum standard of care to patients.

The use of audit and research to implement changes in practice.

Liaison with other Primary Healthcare Team (PHCT) members to ensure that appropriate care is provided for the practice population.

Providing nursing input to any decision-making processes affecting the care of patients.

Organisation of seasonal vaccination clinics, ensuring appropriate staffing and resources are in place.

To demonstrate the rationale behind the various methods chosen to meet the care needs of patients, to evaluate these methods and change as appropriate.

Leadership & Management

To provide leadership to the nursing team, act as their first point of contact for operational issues, and communicate with other team members on their behalf.

Responsibility for nursing rota, ensuring that arrangements are in place for annual leave cover.

Ensuring that nurse registration/revalidation is valid and all necessary checks and cover are in place.

The teaching of practice nurses and HCAs in the practice team, extending skills to other learners.

The ongoing assessment of training and development needs within the nursing team for the purposes of personal development/revalidation.

To ensure that clinical meetings are held in the surgery on a regular basis and to attend GP meetings where appropriate.

Liaison with the Business Partner on both clinical and non-clinical issues.

Involvement in the recruitment and selection process for members of the nursing team.

Professional responsibility to keep up to date with current practice.

Ensure good communication exists between nurses and all other members of PHCT.

Health and Safety

Overall responsibility for health and safety in clinical areas to include ensuring that all equipment utilised in the treatment rooms is properly maintained.

Responsibility for the implementation of the Infection Control Policy, cleaning standards, and waste management.

Overall responsibility for the implementation of the Needlestick Injury Policy.

Ensuring that adequate training and raised awareness is given to all the staff.

Fully comprehensive treatment room duties:

Overall responsibility for chronic disease management, including hypertension and CHD clinics, cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, travel immunisations, and more.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The practice nurse should maintain continued education by attending study days identified as necessary for continuing professional development and revalidation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST

RGN, Member of professional body, to work in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct/revalidation.

Person Specification

Other Criteria

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexible and adaptable
• Enthusiastic
• Team player

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse
• Qualification in management of chronic disease

Knowledge and skills

• Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long term conditions
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Immunisation, vaccination, phlebotomy, cervical cytology
• Chronic disease management skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and family
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• IT skills

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience
• Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines
• Experience of audit
• Management of long-term conditions
• Primary care nursing experience
• Experience of leading a nursing team

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Church View Surgery, 30 Holland Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9BW

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