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Reference: A3352-26-0000
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Lead General Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves assessing patient needs, supporting treatment delivery, monitoring progress, and working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective care. The role will include leading an already established team and support the Practice Manager and Operations Manager to ensure the practice is up to date with all processes and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to patients lives while developing your clinical skills within a supportive and professional healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Lead General Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves assessing patient needs, supporting treatment delivery, monitoring progress, and working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe and effective care. The role will include leading an already established team and support the Practice Manager and Operations Manager to ensure the practice is up to date with all processes and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to patients lives while developing your clinical skills within a supportive and professional healthcare environment.
About us
Crosby House is a GP training practice in the heart of slough with a population base of 11,500. We are a two partner practice with seven salaried GPs. We look after a diverse population providing a wide variety of pathology.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A3352-26-0000
Job locations
Crosby House Surgery
91 Stoke Poges Lane
Slough
SL1 3NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
This job description is not exhaustive. This role is continuously evolving and will be under review therefore the duties may vary.
- Management and supervision of nursing team.
- Lead with Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and work to the IPC policy supported by Practice Manager
- Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
- Management of chronic disease
- Cervical Cytology
- Childhood Immunisation
- Administer a range of adult vaccinations
- Organise and support Practice Manager with the flu campaign
- Wound care
- ECGs
- Hypertension management
- Actively participate in achieving QoF and enhanced services targets and recall demands
- Understand EMIS and EMIS searches
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the Clinical Lead/Practice Manager
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- To be an instrumental part of the clinical team, organise and lead regular nurse meetings
- Keep up to date with NICE guidelines as required
- Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services. There may be, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
This job description is not exhaustive. This role is continuously evolving and will be under review therefore the duties may vary.
- Management and supervision of nursing team.
- Lead with Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and work to the IPC policy supported by Practice Manager
- Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
- Management of chronic disease
- Cervical Cytology
- Childhood Immunisation
- Administer a range of adult vaccinations
- Organise and support Practice Manager with the flu campaign
- Wound care
- ECGs
- Hypertension management
- Actively participate in achieving QoF and enhanced services targets and recall demands
- Understand EMIS and EMIS searches
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the Clinical Lead/Practice Manager
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- To be an instrumental part of the clinical team, organise and lead regular nurse meetings
- Keep up to date with NICE guidelines as required
- Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Minimum 2 years working in General Practice
Desirable
- Proven leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Smear taker
- Completed core Immunisation training
Desirable
- Certificates in Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Course
- Asthma Course
- COPD Course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience
- Minimum 2 years working in General Practice
Desirable
- Proven leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Smear taker
- Completed core Immunisation training
Desirable
- Certificates in Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes Course
- Asthma Course
- COPD Course
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).
Additional information
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
Crosby House Surgery
Address
Crosby House Surgery
91 Stoke Poges Lane
Slough
SL1 3NY
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Crosby House Surgery
Address
Crosby House Surgery
91 Stoke Poges Lane
Slough
SL1 3NY
United Kingdom