Lead Practice Nurse in Knebworth inKnebworth PUBLISHED WED 4 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

We are a modern, forward-thinking general practice operating across two well-established sites in Knebworth and Marymead, serving a diverse patient population in both suburban and semi-rural settings. We are looking to appoint a Lead Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to take on a leadership role within our clinical team. You will be responsible for overseeing the nursing workforce, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care across a broad range of services including chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, contraception, wound care, and infection prevention and control.

Working closely with GPs, HCAs, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will also lead on quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of clinical services that respond to the needs of our community.

We are a training and teaching practice committed to professional development, innovation, and providing excellent patient care. If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

The Lead Practice Nurse will oversee the day-to-day delivery of nursing services within the practice, managing a team of nurses, HCAs, and phlebotomists. The postholder will lead on key clinical areas including chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, COPD), cervical screening, contraception services, wound care (including suture removal), immunisations, and travel health advice.

They will coordinate infection prevention and control procedures, ensure compliance with clinical protocols, and support delivery of QOF, IIF and local enhanced services. The role involves mentoring and developing the nursing team, organising rotas, conducting appraisals, and contributing to clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Lead Nurse will liaise closely with GPs, pharmacists, and management to enhance patient care, drive quality standards, and support strategic clinical objectives across both sites.

About us

Lead Practice Nurse Full-Time Position

Knebworth and Marymead Medical Practice

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reporting To

GP Partners (Clinical) / Practice Manager (Operational)

Base

Knebworth and/or Marymead Surgery

1. Job Summary

To lead and manage the nursing team, consisting of practice nurses and HCAs, ensuring high-quality patient care delivery. This role combines clinical responsibilities across the breadth of general practice nursing with team leadership, service development and quality improvement. The lead nurse will support the clinical team in delivering services aligned with QOF, local enhanced services, infection prevention and control standards, and other strategic objectives of the practice.

2. Clinical Responsibilities

Develop and implement care plans for chronic diseases including asthma, diabetes, and COPD.

Lead on infection prevention and control across the practice.

Undertake cervical screening and support well woman services.

Provide contraception services including pill checks and depot injections.

Deliver wound care, including suture and staple removal.

Offer travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations.

Conduct NHS Health Checks, immunisations, and health promotion interventions.

Support the implementation and monitoring of QOF, IIF and local incentive schemes.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with practice policies.

Chaperone patients and assist with minor procedures when required.

3. Team Leadership and Management

Line manage the nursing team, including rotas, appraisals, supervision and development.

Coordinate and monitor the delivery of chronic disease clinics.

Oversee clinical audits, significant event reviews and quality improvement projects.

Provide mentorship and clinical leadership for the nursing and HCA team.

Ensure clinical protocols are up-to-date and used appropriately by the team.

Lead implementation of new services and quality improvement initiatives.

Liaise with the wider practice team to ensure effective communication and service delivery.

4. Professional Development and Governance

Maintain NMC registration and support team members in their revalidation.

Engage in personal CPD and support training and education of others.

Participate in clinical governance processes and compliance with CQC standards.

Ensure the nursing team operates within the scope of professional practice and legal frameworks.