Practice Nurse

As the Practice Lead Nurse, you will oversee the HCA and Care Coordinator team, providing clinical leadership, guidance, and support. You will be the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead for the main operational site at Akerman Health Centre, the branch site at Hurley Clinic, and any future practice locations. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, managing minor illnesses, and providing health promotion and disease prevention advice. You will contribute to the effective delivery of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, actively support the seasonal flu vaccination campaign, NHS Health Checks, Learning Disabilities, Diabetes, etc.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illness within scope of competence and NMC Code of Practice.
  • Deliver evidence-based care following NICE and NSF guidelines.
  • Support and promote patient self-care and adherence to treatment.
  • Provide chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension).
  • Perform foot checks, blood pressure checks, urinalysis, wound care, compression bandaging, and immunisations (including baby immunisations).
  • Carry out cervical screening, contraception reviews, health checks, and dietary advice.
  • Undertake phlebotomy, injections (e.g. B12, Depo-Provera, Clopixol, Prostap, Zoladex), and assist in minor procedures.
  • Manage vaccine stock, storage, and ordering processes.
  • Oversee and coordinate the HCA and Care Coordinator teams to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery.
  • Delegate duties appropriately within the nursing team.
  • Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to HCAs and new clinical staff.
• Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Public Health Programmes
  • Support the delivery and achievement of QOF targets, including data collection, clinical recall, and evidence-based care.
  • Participate in annual QOF reviews and contribute to improvements in chronic disease management.
  • Lead and support the seasonal flu campaign, including patient recalls, vaccine administration, data recording, and staff coordination.
  • Assist in other immunisation and vaccination campaigns as required (e.g. COVID-19, shingles, pneumococcal).
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
  • Act as IPC Lead across all Lambeth Walk Group Practice sites.
  • Lead on all infection control audits, staff training, and implementation of safe clinical practices.
  • Ensure the practice complies with CQC standards and NHS Infection Control requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant clinical environment.
  • Collaborate with the Practice Manager on regular IPC audits (e.g., hand hygiene, sharps, waste management).
• Administrative and Professional Duties
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.
  • Participate in audit, quality improvement, and service development activities.
  • Support practice meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.
  • Manage clinical stock, emergency drugs, vaccines, and equipment monitoring.
  • Handle patient recalls for smears and immunisations.
  • Handle patient recalls for immunisations due and overdue.
  • Coding blood spots.
  • Participate in appraisals, training, and continuing professional development.
• Health & Safety and Infection Control
  • Promote and monitor safe working environments across all clinical areas.
  • Ensure correct use and management of PPE and sharps.
  • Implement and uphold infection control policies and decontamination procedures.
  • Report and manage any clinical risks or incidents appropriately.
• Confidentiality, Equality, and Diversity
  • Maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR and practice policy.
  • Treat all patients and colleagues with respect and professionalism, valuing equality and diversity.
• Training and Development
  • Participate in annual appraisal and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.
  • Attend mandatory and relevant clinical training to maintain NMC registration.
  • Support the induction and training of new clinical team members.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

About us

Lambeth Walk Group Practice is a long-established, friendly, and progressive GP surgery located in the heart of Lambeth. We are proud to provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care to a diverse local community, offering a wide range of medical services to meet the health needs of our population. Our experienced team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, accessible, and efficient care. We are committed to promoting health and wellbeing, managing long-term conditions, and supporting our patients to make informed decisions about their health. The practice operates within the NHS framework and is actively engaged in local initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes. We embrace innovation and continuous improvement, making use of digital tools and data-driven approaches to enhance patient experience and streamline practice operations. At Lambeth Walk Group Practice, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace that values teamwork, professional development, and a culture of respect. Our goal is to maintain a well-run, sustainable practice that continues to provide excellent care for our patients and a positive working environment for our staff.

Person Specification

• Experience
  • Registered Nurse with experience of working as a qualified Nurse.
  • Experience of prioritising needs and making informed decisions in care delivery.
  • Experience of developing services based on client needs.
  • Knowledge of current primary care organisational policy and national legislation.
• Personal Qualities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Enjoys working with people.
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Flexibility.
  • Forward thinking.
  • Ability to handle difficult people and conflict, respecting the views and opinions of others.
  • Good sense of humour.
• Qualifications
  • Recognised Nursing qualification.
  • Current NMC registration.
  • Experience as a Lead Practice Nurse.
  • Specialist courses appropriate to primary care, eg: CHD, diabetes, family planning, asthma and COPD care.
• Specific Skills
  • Ability to provide quality patient care, responsive to needs.
  • Ability to work independently and to make informed decisions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • PC literate.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present information to others in a user-friendly format.
  • Leadership and team working skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate competencies in a range of chronic disease areas.
  • Ability to develop innovation in practice.
  • Understanding of EMIS clinical system and read code usage in general practice.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

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.