Lead Nurse / ANP in Crowborough

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Nurse/Advanced Practitioner to join our team at our Herstmonceux Health Centre during an exciting period of growth. This is a leadership role where you’ll combine advanced clinical practice with team management, supporting nurses and healthcare assistants across our practice.

You’ll be a visible and accessible leader, driving high standards of patient care, mentoring colleagues, and influencing clinical models to improve outcomes. This role offers the chance to shape services, support innovation, and be part of our journey as we move into a purpose‑built, modern practice designed to enhance patient experience and staff wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, effective, evidence‑based care for registered patients.
• Provide leadership and oversight for practice nurses and HCAs, ensuring compliance with CQC, IPC, and clinical governance standards.
• Manage chronic disease clinics and health promotion initiatives, improving QOF performance.
• Act as an independent prescriber, supporting patient pathways and clinical decision-making.
• Mentor and develop your team through regular 1:1s, team meetings, and PDR processes.
• Collaborate with practice managers and clinical leads to identify population health needs and implement service improvements.
• Support training and career progression in partnership with our Learning & Experience team.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable advanced practice experience, ideally as an ANP or ACP.
• Experience in primary care or general practice (urgent care experience considered if transferable).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and resilience – a true people person with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work flexibly across sites to support service needs.
• Minor illness and chronic disease management courses.
• Family planning and women’s health qualifications.

What’s in it for you

• Annual pay of £.
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service.
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay).
• Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services.
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform.
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.

We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under‑represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team.