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Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/162550/20791

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: £48000 - £49500 Depending on Experience Weekly contracted hours: 37.5 Location: Islington Closing Date: 31/10/2026 Job Category: Operose - ANP/ACP Service type: Operose - North Central London Business Unit: OH - Mitchison Road Surgery

Package Description

What we can offer you as an Lead Nurse:

• Annual salary 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.
• Varied opportunities 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

Job Introduction

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. 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.

The 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.

 

About The Company

Why join Operose Health?

At Operose Health it is our mission to deliver great primary care by improving access, outcomes and patient experience. Our dedicated teams, innovative operating models, ambitious growth plans, and values-driven culture allow us to offer unparalleled support to every practice and service we manage. We care for over 630,000 patients across 60+ GP Practices, from Devon to Doncaster. 

We take immense pride in our exceptionally talented workforce. With robust resources and continuous support, we empower our staff to deliver outstanding patient care. Our clinicians and c