Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Practice Nurse to join our friendly team at Boultham Park Medical Practice. The successful candidate(s) will have a special interest in chronic disease management and would also like to further develop in leadership and nurse management. We are looking to enrich our team with someone who can deliver a wide range of general practice nursing duties, infection control and work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, external partners, who can support population health management and patient care. The ideal candidate(s) would be able to take on management responsibilities for our nursing and HCA team to ensure a high level of care is delivered to our patients. Main duties of the job Clinical Duties Provide skilled, evidence-based quality nursing care including chronic disease management Access, interpret and file results pertinent to nurse-led chronic disease management Undertake childhood and adult imms, cervical cytology, contraception / family planning reviews, wound care, travel health advice, ECGs, diabetic foot checks, leg ulcer management, and phlebotomy Promote health education and disease prevention Support patients with long-term conditions and complex care needs and refer where appropriate Leadership & Management Support the nursing and HCA team, including appraisals, training, and performance management Further refine, implement, and review clinical policies / protocols in line with CQC and NHS standards Lead on nursing-related clinical governance activities. Ensure the effective induction and mentoring of new staff and students Promote a positive and supportive work environment Other Duties Work with the wider practice to identify opportunities for innovation /improvement Participate in QOF, Enhanced Services, and other contractual obligations To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordings. Support practice-level initiatives around population health and health inequalities To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments. To report any hazardous situations or defective equipment. Engage in professional development and maintain professional registration About us Boultham Park Medical Practice is an urban GP Practice located just to the south of the centre of the city of Lincoln. Our core clinical team comprises 3 GP Partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and a team of 3 Practice Nurses and 3 Healthcare Support Staff. The clinical team is supported by the reception and admin support teams. We are a consistently high performing training practice that is active in research, with close ties to the University of Lincoln. We have a strong culture of clinical supervision and clinical governance to support our staff with regular team meetings and practice-wide protected learning time. We strive for excellence and are highly rated on our annual patient survey. Our clinical system is SystmOne. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A2616-25-0001 Job locations Boultham Park Medical Practice Boultham Park Road Lincoln LN6 7SS Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses and HCAs. Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The lead practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the practice nursing team, consisting of nurses and HCAs. Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The lead practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration Desirable Diploma/degree in Chronic Disease Management or equivalent Qualification in test result processing Qualification in an area of special interest Experience Essential At least 2 years post-registration experience, preferably in Primary Care Chronic disease management experience with ability to interpret basic test results Experience supervising, leadership or mentoring Desirable Previous role as team leader or management experience Experience with QOF and Enhanced Services Quality improvement initiative experience / Clinical governance work. Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent clinical assessment and consultation skills Knowledge of CQC, infection control, and safeguarding policies Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team Desirable Familiarity with SystmOne Understanding primary care pathways and healthcare structures Experience working in a teaching/training practice Experience with clinical protocol development Personal Attributes Essential Compassionate and patient-centred Organised with attention to detail Ability to remain calm under pressure Team player Desirable Flexible and open to innovation Proactive and solution-focused Committed to lifelong learning Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration Desirable Diploma/degree in Chronic Disease Management or equivalent Qualification in test result processing Qualification in an area of special interest Experience Essential At least 2 years post-registration experience, preferably in Primary Care Chronic disease management experience with ability to interpret basic test results Experience supervising, leadership or mentoring Desirable Previous role as team leader or management experience Experience with QOF and Enhanced Services Quality improvement initiative experience / Clinical governance work. Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent clinical assessment and consultation skills Knowledge of CQC, infection control, and safeguarding policies Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team Desirable Familiarity with SystmOne Understanding primary care pathways and healthcare structures Experience working in a teaching/training practice Experience with clinical protocol development Personal Attributes Essential Compassionate and patient-centred Organised with attention to detail Ability to remain calm under pressure Team player Desirable Flexible and open to innovation Proactive and solution-focused Committed to lifelong learning 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 Boultham Park Medical Practice Address Boultham Park Medical Practice Boultham Park Road Lincoln LN6 7SS Employer's website https://www.boulthamparkmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Boultham Park Medical Practice Address Boultham Park Medical Practice Boultham Park Road Lincoln LN6 7SS Employer's website https://www.boulthamparkmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Boultham Park Medical Practice, Boultham Park Road, LN6 7SS Lincoln, United Kingdom