Job requirements
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Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Adult and childhood immunisations
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Asthma, COPD and diabetes reviews
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Travel vaccinations and advice
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Cervical cytology (smears)
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Long-term condition management
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Treatment room skills and chronic disease reviews
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Leading on infection prevention & control (IPC)
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Managing staff competencies, training and absence oversight
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Supporting and supervising nursing team performance
- We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following:
Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
- We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following:
Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in a GP surgery/primary care setting
- We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following:
General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme (or equivalent experience)
- We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following:
Current experience delivering adult and childhood immunisations
- We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following:
Knowledge of clinical governance and quality improvement
- We are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to confidently integrate into an established team. You will have the following:
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Previous lead practice nurse or supervisory experience
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Spirometry qualification
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Experience leading audits and IPC
- All applicants must be experienced in:
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can bring energy, confidence and leadership and become a key member of the team immediately.
Job summary
Lincoln House Surgery is seeking an experienced and confident lead practice nurse, on a full-time basis, which will include one late evening clinic (10am - 6pm). You will work across our Aspley and Highfield sites on a rota basis.
We can only consider applicants with current GP surgery experience who can hit the ground running from day one to join us. This is NOT a role for someone new to general practice: we are looking for a nurse with solid experience in a GP surgery/primary care setting, who is already competent and confident in the day-to-day responsibilities of a practice nurse and can provide leadership to an established team. If you enjoy leading others while continuing hands-on clinical work and want to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking surgery, we'd love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Main duties of the job
You will provide excellent patient care while taking a key leadership role within the nursing team, helping ensure high standards, compliance and smooth day-to-day operations. You will be expected to confidently manage a broad range of general practice nursing duties including:
- Adult & childhood vaccination & immunisation programmes
- Travel vaccinations & health-advice
- Cervical cytology (smears)
- Health assessments & new patient checks
- Hypertension management & reviews
- Asthma, COPD & diabetes clinics/reviews
- Wound care & dressings
- Long-term condition management
- Medication reviews & treatment monitoring
- Family planning support
- Health promotion & preventative care
- Phlebotomy, ECGs & treatment room procedures
- Opportunistic care & patient education
- Day-to-day clinical leadership & supervision
- Managing nursing team rotas & clinical cover
- Supporting staff development, mentorship & appraisals
- Monitoring staff competencies & training requirements
- Managing & supporting staff absence processes
- Ensuring policies & procedures are followed
- Acting as a role model for excellent clinical standards
- Supporting recruitment, induction & team development
- Governance, compliance & quality
You will also take ownership of:
- Leading on Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Supporting & maintaining CQC compliance
- Leading audits & quality improvement projects
- Developing & reviewing clinical policies
- Ensuring nursing team compliance & standards are maintained
- Maintaining accurate records & evidence gathering
About us
Lincoln House Surgery is a busy, progressive GP Practice with two branches in Apsley and Highfield, Hemel Hempstead. We are a supportive, data-driven and agile practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care and investing in our staff.
Benefits of working for us include:
- 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- NHS pension
- Free onsite parking
- Company events
- Employee assistance programme
- Supportive team environment
Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 29903-1
- Job locations: 163 London Road, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Lead Practice Nurse with Primary Care Careers in Hemel Hempstead, England. It is listed as a Practice nurse role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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