About this role
Job summary Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include: To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks. You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times. Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing / ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing / AHCP team. Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered: First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Non-medical Prescriber. Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links. Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.
Main duties of the job The Lead Nurse at Operose Health will work closely with regional nursing, operational, and GP team members to meet targets and standards within national service frameworks. Responsibilities include providing patient care from initial assessment to diagnosis, treatment, and care evaluation. This role emphasizes safe, clinical decision-making and expertise in patient assessment and diagnostic skills within general practice. The Lead Nurse will collaborate with the general practice team to meet patient needs, support policy delivery, and provide leadership where necessary. In addition, the Lead Nurse will support the Regional Lead Nurse, acting as a deputy when required, ensuring high standards and quality. They will be involved in implementing and monitoring clinical aspects while demonstrating clinical excellence alongside the site clinical lead. The role also includes participation in nursing/ACHP redesign and quality strategies to maintain a high-quality team. Ideal candidates will be UK registered nurses or Registered AHCP with at least 2 years of post-qualified experience, non-medical prescribers, and have extensive primary care health settings and nursing team management experience.
About us Operose Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services within the community. The company works closely with regional nursing, operational, and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks. Their focus is on collaborating with health professionals to provide exceptional patient care from initial consultation through diagnosis and treatment to ongoing evaluation of care plans. Operose Health emphasizes the importance of safe, clinical decision-making and fostering expert care and critical thinking in clinical decision-making processes. The company supports collaboration within general practice teams to meet patient needs effectively, ensuring the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as necessary. A critical part of their mission is the continuous implementation and monitoring of clinical excellence and quality strategies, aiming to maintain high-quality standards across their healthcare teams.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include:
To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks. You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. Youwill demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met. In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times.Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing / ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing / AHCP team.Ideal Candidate: Interested? What you will need to be considered:
First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Non-medical Prescriber. Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links. Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams. Understanding of the Lead Role.
Package Description: What we can offer you as an Lead Nurse:
Annualsalary of up to £48,000 depending on qualifications and experience. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata. 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs. Variedopportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP, Non-medical Prescriber, Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings
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).
Employer details Employer name Operose Health
Address Operose Health
Southwark
SE16 3HA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.operosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)