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Reference: A0523-26-0007
Job summary
Chrisp Street Health Centre is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and experienced Lead Practice Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis.
The role is offered on a full-time basis, although part-time hours can also be considered for the right candidate.
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 per annum, depending on experience, pro rata for part-time hours.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a progressive, patient-centred practice, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients from our purpose-built premises.
About the Role:
The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the nursing team while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care. Working closely with the Partners, Practice Manager, GPs and wider team, the role will support clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and the effective organisation of the nursing service. The post holder will provide supervision, guidance and development to the nursing team and act as a senior point of contact for nursing-related clinical and operational matters.
We offer:
- A well-balanced workload
- A supportive environment focused on work-life balance and professional growth
We are proud to be:
- A diverse and inclusive team
- A training practice
- A London Living Wage Employer
If you are passionate about patient care, committed to teamwork, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About us
Our Health Centre was purpose-built in 1987 and is owned and maintained by the Partners. It has 21 clinical rooms, plus a large educational room and undergraduate training room, and an administrative wing which provides office space for our administrators, secretaries, and managers.
The practice has a shared belief in the delivery of high quality, patient-centred, and evidence based health care. Patients interests are kept to the fore and there is a strong emphasis on continuity of care and a commitment to continue developing patient services. We operate a Total Triage system and every patient and their family are allocated to a named GP upon registration.
We are part of the Poplar & Limehouse Health & Wellbeing Network, along with 3 other local practices, which formed in 2006 to work collectively and improve health care provision in areas such as heart disease and diabetic care.
We are also an Approved Training Practice for local GP training, for medical students from Barts & The Royal London.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,000 to £58,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A0523-26-0007
Job locations
100 Chrisp Street
London
E14 6PG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the nursing team while continuing to deliver hands-on patient care. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supervising and supporting Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants including induction, mentoring, training and development.
- Supporting clinical governance, patient safety, audits, quality improvement, incident reviews, complaints and CQC requirements.
- Providing leadership in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical risk, health and safety and medicines management.
- Supporting recruitment, appraisals, competencies, wellbeing, performance and attendance management within the nursing team.
- Overseeing the delivery of nursing services, including long-term condition management, diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular care, screening, immunisations, wound care, NHS Health Checks and health promotion.
- Monitoring clinical and practice performance against QOF, contractual requirements and relevant clinical targets, and supporting improvement plans where required.
- Continuing to provide high-quality clinical care within their professional scope of practice, including assessment, treatment, preventative care, referrals and appropriate escalation.
- Supporting nursing rotas, workforce planning, clinical cover, annual leave and staffing requirements to maintain safe and effective services.
- Promoting ongoing professional development, mandatory training, clinical competencies, reflective practice and learning within the team.
- Working collaboratively with GPs, the Practice Manager, clinical and administrative teams, and wider NHS and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting patient-centred care, dignity, equality, shared decision-making and a positive patient experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the nursing team while continuing to deliver hands-on patient care. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supervising and supporting Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants including induction, mentoring, training and development.
- Supporting clinical governance, patient safety, audits, quality improvement, incident reviews, complaints and CQC requirements.
- Providing leadership in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical risk, health and safety and medicines management.
- Supporting recruitment, appraisals, competencies, wellbeing, performance and attendance management within the nursing team.
- Overseeing the delivery of nursing services, including long-term condition management, diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular care, screening, immunisations, wound care, NHS Health Checks and health promotion.
- Monitoring clinical and practice performance against QOF, contractual requirements and relevant clinical targets, and supporting improvement plans where required.
- Continuing to provide high-quality clinical care within their professional scope of practice, including assessment, treatment, preventative care, referrals and appropriate escalation.
- Supporting nursing rotas, workforce planning, clinical cover, annual leave and staffing requirements to maintain safe and effective services.
- Promoting ongoing professional development, mandatory training, clinical competencies, reflective practice and learning within the team.
- Working collaboratively with GPs, the Practice Manager, clinical and administrative teams, and wider NHS and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting patient-centred care, dignity, equality, shared decision-making and a positive patient experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Recognised General Practice Nursing qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and CPD.
- Appropriate clinical competencies relevant to general practice nursing.
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Teaching, mentorship or clinical assessment qualification.
- Additional relevant primary care or specialist nursing qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Recognised General Practice Nursing qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and CPD.
- Appropriate clinical competencies relevant to general practice nursing.
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Teaching, mentorship or clinical assessment qualification.
- Additional relevant primary care or specialist nursing qualifications.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Chrisp Street Health Centre
Address
100 Chrisp Street
London
E14 6PG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Chrisp Street Health Centre
Address
100 Chrisp Street
London
E14 6PG
United Kingdom