About this role
Job summary
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive primary care team. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a dedicated nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and driving service improvement. As Lead Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership and operational oversight to the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. You will play a key role in shaping services, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the ongoing development of nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership
Act as a strong role model, providing visible and supportive leadership. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. Maintain advanced clinical skills and actively contribute to patient care.
Team Management
Line manage Practice Nurses and HCA's. Oversee staff rotas to ensure appropriate skill mix. Conduct appraisals and performance reviews. Support staff development and training.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
Act as the IPC Lead. Ensure compliance with national and local IPC guidelines. Lead audits and implement improvements. Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.
Long-Term Conditions & Diabetes Care
Lead on the management of long-term conditions, with a focus on diabetes. Ensure effective and high-quality chronic disease clinics. Support the achievement of QOF and other performance targets.
Vaccination Programmes
Lead the delivery of seasonal vaccination programmes including flu and COVID-19. Ensure safe storage, handling, and administration of vaccines. Coordinate clinics and staffing to meet patient demand.
Capacity & Demand Management
Monitor and manage appointment availability Improve patient access through effective clinic planning. Align staffing and service provision to meet demand.
Quality, Governance & Compliance
Ensure services meet CQC standards and regulatory requirements. Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures.
About us
South Meadow Surgery and Dedworth Medical Centre are established GP practices in Windsor Berkshire, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population. We work as part of a Primary Care Network to deliver integrated services alongside community teams.
Our friendly, multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, and administrative staff who work collaboratively in a supportive and inclusive environment. We value teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to patient care.
We offer a positive working atmosphere, opportunities for training and development, and a focus on staff wellbeing, making us a rewarding place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Leadership
Act as a strong role model, providing visible and supportive leadership. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. Maintain advanced clinical skills and actively contribute to patient care.
Team Management Line manage Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. Oversee staff rotas to ensure appropriate skill mix and service delivery. Conduct appraisals, supervision, and performance reviews. Support staff development and training.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Act as the IPC Lead for the practice. Ensure compliance with national and local IPC guidelines. Lead audits and implement improvements. Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.
Long-Term Conditions & Diabetes Care Lead on the management of long-term conditions, with a focus on diabetes. Ensure effective and high-quality chronic disease clinics. Support the achievement of QOF and other performance targets.
Vaccination Programmes Lead the delivery of seasonal vaccination programmes including flu and COVID-19. Ensure safe storage, handling, and administration of vaccines. Coordinate clinics and staffing to meet patient demand.
Capacity & Demand Management Monitor and manage appointment availability across nurse-led services. Improve patient access through effective clinic planning. Align staffing and service provision to meet demand.
Quality, Governance & Compliance
Ensure services meet CQC standards and regulatory requirements. Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC registered) Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Nurse Prescriber qualification Experience leading vaccination programmes (e.g. flu/COVID clinics) Experience working towards QOF targets Experience in quality improvement or audit work Leadership/management qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in primary care or community nursing Proven experience in long-term condition management (including diabetes) Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Desirable
Experience of Working in Primary Care Experience in quality improvement or audit work Leadership/management qualification
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 South Meadow & Dedworth Surgery
Address South Meadow Surgery
3 Church Close
Eton
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 6AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dedworthmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)