Lead Nurse

Job summary

Are you looking a Lead Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity? Job title: Lead Nurse Location: Mitchison Road Surgery Salary: Up to £49,500.00 depending on experience Hours: 37.5 per week Practice nurse experience is required for this role. (Smears and childhood immunisations experience is needed) Main Responsibilities: Key duties will include: To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks. You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. You will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process.

Main duties of the job

This Lead Nurse position at Mitchison Road Surgery is a permanent role offered by Operose Health with a salary between £48,000 and £49,500 depending on experience. The role requires 37.5 working hours per week and applicants must have practice nurse experience including smears and childhood immunisations. The responsibilities include working with the regional nursing, operational, and GP team members to meet targets in line with national service frameworks, providing patient care from history taking to evaluation, and demonstrating clinical decision-making skills. The candidate must have NMC requirements for advanced practice, act as deputy to the Regional Lead Nurse, and support the implementation of quality strategies. Requirements include being a First Level UK registered nurse with two years post-qualification experience, non-medical prescriber credentials, and extensive experience in Primary Care Health settings. An annual salary reaching up to £49,500, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and other benefits are offered to successful applicants.

About us

Operose Health, an organization committed to delivering high-quality health services, offers a Lead Nurse position at Mitchison Road Surgery. With a focus on clinical excellence and teamwork, Operose Health aims to meet national service framework targets through collaboration between nursing, operational, and GP teams. The organization is keen on providing comprehensive care to patients, ensuring their needs are met via policies, procedures, and strong leadership. The successful candidate will have opportunities for career development, access to in-house CPD training, and a variety of employee benefits like car and cycle to work schemes. Operose Health provides a supportive and professional work environment where nurses can develop their clinical skills and advance their careers in Primary Care Health settings. The organization values quality service delivery and empowers its team members to contribute to clinical governance and decision-making processes, ensuring the highest standards of healthcare provision.

Details

• Date posted: 01 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £48,000 to £49,500 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1557320105
• Job locations: Operose Health, Islington, N1 3NG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you looking a Lead Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Job title: Lead Nurse

Location: Mitchison Road Surgery

Salary: Up to £49,500.00 depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 per week

Practice nurse experience is required for this role.

(Smears and childhood immunisations experience is needed)

Main Responsibilities:

Key duties will include:

• To work closely with the regional nursing, operational and GP team members to ensure all targets are met in line with current guidelines and standards within national service frameworks.
• You will be acting within your professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. You will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. Youwill demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirement for advanced practice must be met.
• In addition to the responsibilities above the post holder will support the Regional Lead Nurse and act as a deputy as required to ensure a high level of quality and standards at all times.Will be involved with the implementation and monitoring of all clinical aspects by demonstrating clinical excellence in conjunction with the site clinical lead and assist with the implementation of any nursing / ACHP redesign and quality strategies to ensure a high quality nursing / AHCP team.

Ideal Candidate:

Interested? What you will need to be considered:

• First Level UK registered nurse / Registered AHCP with at least 2 years post qualified experience.
• Non-medical Prescriber.
• Demonstrates sound evidence of academic links.
• Extensive clinical experience in Primary Care Health settings and managing nursing teams.
• Understanding of the Lead Role.

Package Description:

What we can offer you as an Lead Nurse:

• Annualsalary of up to £48,000.00 - £49,500.00 depending on qualifications and experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata.
• 1 weeks paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year as well as in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs.
• Variedopportunities for career development within our wider organisation and a range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tusker Car Scheme

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).