Lead Practice Nurse

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Lead Practice Nurse to join a highly supportive and well-established GP surgery in Leicestershire. The practice is seeking a confident and personable nurse who can take ownership of the role, lead a small nursing team, and deliver excellent patient care across both treatment room and chronic disease management services.

This is a flexible, family-feel practice that prides itself on teamwork, patient focus, and professional development. With no home visits, no weekend work, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, this role is ideal for a nurse looking to take the next step in their career while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.

Salary – £46,800–£52,650 (DOE) + NHS pension + 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays + funded training & development
Location – Leicestershire

The Surgery

• Highly regarded, single-site GP surgery with around 8,500 patients
• Supportive and forward-thinking team led by forward thinking, enthusiastic Partners
• Multidisciplinary team including GPs, ANP, Paramedic, Pharmacists, Physiotherapist, HCAs, and admin staff
• CQC Good rating
• SystmOne practice with excellent local clinical network support
• Spacious, purpose-built premises with a large car park and strong community links
• Focus on staff wellbeing, flexibility, and open communication
• Opportunities for development as the practice continues to grow and evolve

Your Role

• Lead Practice Nurse (around 30 hours per week – flexible on days and hours)
• No evenings, weekends, or home visits
• Flexible start and finish times, typically between 8am and 5pm
• Opportunity to shape the role and influence nursing services within the practice
• Lead and support a small, established team including Practice Nurse, HCAs, and Phlebotomist

Your duties will include:

• Immunisations and vaccinations (adult & childhood)
• Cervical cytology
• Wound care and dressings
• Chronic disease reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues within the nursing team
• Contributing to QOF and quality improvement initiatives

Special interests (e.g. respiratory, women’s health, or other LTCs) are welcomed and supported.

The Benefits

• £46,800–£52,650 per annum (DOE)
• NHS Pension
• 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Supportive environment with approachable leadership and excellent team morale
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working options – design a schedule that fits your lifestyle
• No evenings, weekends, or home visits

About You

You will be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience in a GP practice setting. You’ll have strong clinical skills, confidence managing long-term conditions, and the ability to support and develop colleagues.

Essential:

• RGN with NMC registration
• GP surgery experience
• Confident in treatment room duties and LTC management
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable:

• Previous leadership experience
• Specialist interest in respiratory, women’s health, or another LTC area
• Independent Prescriber or willing to work towards

Next Steps

For more details on this Lead Practice Nurse opportunity, please click Apply Now. One of our specialist consultants will be in touch at a time that suits you to discuss the role in more detail.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on (phone number removed). Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

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