About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our hardworking and friendly primary care team. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership, support and mentor the nursing team, and undertake one-to-one reviews to ensure ongoing professional development. You will oversee infection prevention and control, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and play a key role in shaping and developing our services, including long-term condition management and preventive care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, including one-to-one reviews and mentoring.
- Deliver high-quality patient care across general practice services, including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.
- Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.
- Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols, pathways, and policies.
- Lead or contribute to audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other practice staff to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care.
- Support professional development and training of the nursing team.
About us
The Lighthouse Group Practice is a busy, welcoming inner-city GP surgery providing a full range of NHS services to approximately 12,000 registered patients. As an established training practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a friendly and professional environment. Our experienced team takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of clinical care, customer service, and continuous professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties include, but are not limited to:
Key Duties
- Provide leadership, support, and mentorship to the nursing team.
- Undertake one-to-one reviews and support professional development.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care across chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.
- Oversee infection prevention and control within the practice.
- Develop, implement, and review clinical protocols and participate in audits and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with GPs, healthcare assistants, and the wider team to ensure safe, patient-centred care.
Please see attached Job Description for further details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years in primary care.
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Up-to-date clinical training relevant to general practice.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in long-term condition management or primary care nursing.
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
The Lighthouse Group Practice
Address
Southsea Medical Centre
Carlisle Road
Portsmouth
PO5 1AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lighthousegrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)