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- Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
- Communicate effectively, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
- Communicate effectively, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Self Directed Practitioner
- Fully conversant with the NMC Code of professional conduct and associated national guidelines and abide by their guidance
- Mentor & Teaching experience
- Experience of clinical supervision and training
- Management Experience
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Self Directed Practitioner
- Fully conversant with the NMC Code of professional conduct and associated national guidelines and abide by their guidance
- Mentor & Teaching experience
- Experience of clinical supervision and training
- Management Experience
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Job summary
Lead Practice Nurse- Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre
Are you a passionate and experienced Lead nurse or seeking career progression? We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Nurse position inCherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre.
Are you a Practice Nurse looking for a leadership role with the opportunity to lead and mentor a small team?
Wish you could prioritise continuity of care and make a difference to your patients?
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to lead the nursing team atCherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre. You will have experience with supervision and leadership within Primary Care and will be responsible for the oversight of the Nursing team but will benefit from the support of our excellent Federation Senior Management Team including Lead Nurse.
If this appeals, read on.
Main duties of the job
Experienced and enthusiastic Primary Care nurse with a strong understanding of quality assurance.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the practice population.
As the lead, the post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery in the practice and for overseeing and supporting the nursing team.
The post holder will provide leadership and supervision to the team members and will be the infection prevention and control lead for the practice.
The postholder will actively engage in practice / patient engagement
Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the nursing resource, working closely with the practice management and GPs to deliver the practice priorities.
Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management, and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
Ensure the practice and its staff are compliant with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
About us
We are Cambs GP Network - a Federation of Practices across Cambridge and surrounding villages, with a social enterprise ethos - wholly owned by our local member practices. We hold the contract to deliver services at Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre.
Cherry Hinton & Brookfields Medical Centre has nearly 10,000 patients - cared for by a supportive, experienced team and practice manager. The clinical team includes a full cohort of GPs, ANP and nurses who have been with the practice for many years. We have an excellent team of clinical coders, prescribing ANP, PCN and an in-house pharmacy team to support with admin, results and med reviews in order to reduce GP workload. The practice is located in South Cambridge, an easy cycle or drive to central Cambridge amenities and conveniently located on the outskirts for anyone travelling from outside the city.
This is a traditional practice supporting old-fashioned face-to-face high-quality consulting, that has the support of a bigger network in the form of CGPN so you can focus on patients, not firefighting and be sure of the transparent and stable running of the practice.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
U0073-25-0014
Job locations
Cherry Hinton Medical Centre
34 Fishers Lane
Cambridge
CB19HR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the nursing resource, working closely with the practice management and GPs to deliver the practice priorities.
Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management, and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
Ensure the practice and its staff are compliant with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
Conduct all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and the various local and national policies, guidelines and protocols.
Clinical Responsibilities
Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate treatment programmes including but not limited to:
Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long-term condition
Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Wound Care assessment and Management
Communication
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
Participate in practice team meetings. Facilitating and coordinating nursing team meetings.
Quality Assurance
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
Prioritise, organise, and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality and safety.
Deliver care as an individual and team according to evidence based care and organisational, and national policies
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing
Awareness of local and national safeguarding policies
Lead on areas of QOF and enhanced services
Lead on Infection control and embed within the practice team
Participate and lead on clinical audits sharing knowledge and learning events with the practice team
Leadership- Personal and People Development.
Responsible for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Support the development of others in order to maximise staff potential
Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority
Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols and standards, and of local projects or initiatives
Team Working
Work as an effective and responsible Lead Nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nursing team
Education
Responsible for own professional development by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars in agreement with the practice study leave guidelines.
Be involved in providing a learning environment and demonstrate own activities to learners and new staff in the practice. Supervise others as needed.
Management of Risk
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and General Administrative Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the nursing resource, working closely with the practice management and GPs to deliver the practice priorities.
Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions and management, and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
Ensure the practice and its staff are compliant with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Assure clinical safety and drive excellent patient outcomes
Support the practice manager and clinical lead in service delivery
Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
Conduct all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and the various local and national policies, guidelines and protocols.
Clinical Responsibilities
Assess, plan, develop, implement, provide, and evaluate treatment programmes including but not limited to:
Health promotion and well-being plus individual plans for patients with/at risk of a long-term condition
Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Wound Care assessment and Management
Communication
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating
Participate in practice team meetings. Facilitating and coordinating nursing team meetings.
Quality Assurance
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
Produce accurate, and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies, and procedures
Prioritise, organise, and manage own and others workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality and safety.
Deliver care as an individual and team according to evidence based care and organisational, and national policies
Assess effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation and leading on the maintenance of quality governance systems for the nursing team
Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in nursing
Awareness of local and national safeguarding policies
Lead on areas of QOF and enhanced services
Lead on Infection control and embed within the practice team
Participate and lead on clinical audits sharing knowledge and learning events with the practice team
Leadership- Personal and People Development.
Responsible for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Support the development of others in order to maximise staff potential
Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority
Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols and standards, and of local projects or initiatives
Team Working
Work as an effective and responsible Lead Nurse, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nursing team
Education
Responsible for own professional development by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars in agreement with the practice study leave guidelines.
Be involved in providing a learning environment and demonstrate own activities to learners and new staff in the practice. Supervise others as needed.
Management of Risk
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd
Address
Cherry Hinton Medical Centre
34 Fishers Lane
Cambridge
CB19HR
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire GP Network Ltd
Address
Cherry Hinton Medical Centre
34 Fishers Lane
Cambridge
CB19HR
Employer's website
About the company
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