Job summary We are seeking an exceptional and motivated senior nurse leader to join our organisation in a unique combined role. This post brings together strategic leadership responsibilities as Director of Nursing (Band 8c) with a hands on clinical position as either a Senior Practice Nurse (Band 7) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) depending on qualifications and experience. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and strengthen nursing services across our four practice sites, ensuring consistently high standards of safe, person centred and effective care. This post is open to experienced Practice Nurses ready to step into strategic leadership, or Advanced Nurse Practitioners with established leadership experience looking to progress into an organisational-level role. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician who enjoys both strategic oversight and direct patient care, and who wishes to contribute to high quality service delivery within a supportive, forward thinking primary care environment. Main duties of the job Director of Nursing (Band 8c) 12 hours per week (Fixed-Term for 12 months) You will provide senior clinical leadership across the organisation, working closely with the executive/management Leading the nursing workforce and supporting professional development Overseeing clinical governance, quality assurance, and risk management Contributing to organisational strategy and regulatory compliance Championing evidence-based practice and continuous improvement Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives Provide inspiring leadership to the nursing and clinical teams. Oversee nurse education, development, and workforce planning. Support innovation, clinical effectiveness, and service improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and uphold the highest standards of patient care. Practice Nurse (Band 7) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) 25.5 hours per week Depending on your experience and qualifications, you will undertake either a Senior Practice Nurse or Advanced Nurse Practice Nurse (Band 7) Responsibilities: Routine treatment room duties (wound care, cervical cytology, vaccinations, long-term conditions support) Health promotion and chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, hypertension, Heart Failure, Mental Health) Supporting QOF and practice wide clinical objectives Delivering high quality, patient centred care About us We are a partnership with a strong and proud nursing focus, shaped over many years by our previous Nurse Partner whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to high quality patient care remain central to how we work today. We are looking for a candidate who will continue this legacy, someone who values clinical excellence, supports nursing development, and is passionate about strengthening the nursing voice within the partnership. You will have the opportunity to build on established good practice while bringing your own ideas and expertise to help us continue evolving our service. Details Date posted 08 January 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Band 8c Band 7/8a (depending on experience) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3595-26-0001 Job locations Alderney Building Bancroft Road London E1 4DG St. Andrews Health Centre 2 Hannaford Walk London E3 3FF Job description Job responsibilities Combined post for Director of Nursing and Experienced Practice Nurse / Advanced Nurse Practitioner Hours: 12 hours/week (Director of Nursing) plus 25.5 hours/week Clinical (Practice Nurse/ANP) Location: St Andrews or XX Place Health Centre Contract Length: Director of Nursing Post is 12 month Fixed Term Salary: Band 8c Band 7/8a (depending on experience) We are seeking an exceptional and motivated senior nurse leader to join our organisation in a unique combined role. This post brings together strategic leadership responsibilities as Director of Nursing (Band 8c) with a hands on clinical position as either a Senior Practice Nurse (Band 7) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) depending on qualifications and experience. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and strengthen nursing services across our four practice sites, ensuring consistently high standards of safe, person centred and effective care. This post is open to experienced Practice Nurses ready to step into strategic leadership, or Advanced Nurse Practitioners with established leadership experience looking to progress into an organisational-level role. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician who enjoys both strategic oversight and direct patient care, and who wishes to contribute to high quality service delivery within a supportive, forward thinking primary care environment. About the Role Director of Nursing (Band 8c) 12 hours per week (Fixed-Term for 12 months) You will provide senior clinical leadership across the organisation, working closely with the executive/management team to ensure high standards of nursing practice, quality, and patient safety. Key responsibilities include: Leading the nursing workforce and supporting professional development Overseeing clinical governance, quality assurance, and risk management Contributing to organisational strategy and regulatory compliance Championing evidence-based practice and continuous improvement Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives Provide inspiring leadership to the nursing and clinical teams. Oversee nurse education, development, and workforce planning. Support innovation, clinical effectiveness, and service improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and uphold the highest standards of patient care. Work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, GPs, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver strategic priorities. Practice Nurse (Band 7) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) 25.5 hours per week Depending on your experience and qualifications, you will undertake either a Senior Practice Nurse or Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. Practice Nurse (Band 7) Responsibilities: Routine treatment room duties (wound care, cervical cytology, vaccinations, long-term conditions support) Health promotion and chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, hypertension, Heart Failure, Mental Health) Supporting QOF and practice wide clinical objectives Delivering high quality, patient centred care Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) Responsibilities: Providing autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management Acute presentations and same day appointment provision Prescribing (independent prescriber qualification required) Management of complex long-term conditions Contributing to clinical leadership within the practice Who Were Looking For We welcome applicants who meet the criteria for the combined role and are passionate about both clinical care and strategic leadership. Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC) with significant experience in primary care. Significant senior leadership experience in healthcare Proven record of improving clinical standards and supporting nursing teams Confident in leading teams, influencing change, and improving clinical services. Skilled in clinical governance, quality assurance, and patient safety. Strong communicators with a collaborative, compassionate approach. Confident managing both operational and strategic responsibilities. Leadership or supervisory experience is essential; prior senior management experience is desirable but not essential for exceptional candidates. For Advanced Nurse Practitioner applicants: Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Independent prescribing qualification What We Offer Opportunity to shape nursing strategy while maintaining hands-on clinical practice Supportive multidisciplinary team Flexible working arrangements Access to learning, training, and leadership development Competitive NHS terms and conditions For an informal discussion, please contact: Siobhan Hicks, Interim Co Director of Nursing bbbc, Clinical Lead Network 6, MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner siobhan.hicks@nhs.net OR Kirstie Jones, Interim Co Director of Nursing bbbc, MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Lead Nurse St Andrews Health Centre Kirstie.jones@nhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Combined post for Director of Nursing and Experienced Practice Nurse / Advanced Nurse Practitioner Hours: 12 hours/week (Director of Nursing) plus 25.5 hours/week Clinical (Practice Nurse/ANP) Location: St Andrews or XX Place Health Centre Contract Length: Director of Nursing Post is 12 month Fixed Term Salary: Band 8c Band 7/8a (depending on experience) We are seeking an exceptional and motivated senior nurse leader to join our organisation in a unique combined role. This post brings together strategic leadership responsibilities as Director of Nursing (Band 8c) with a hands on clinical position as either a Senior Practice Nurse (Band 7) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) depending on qualifications and experience. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead, shape, and strengthen nursing services across our four practice sites, ensuring consistently high standards of safe, person centred and effective care. This post is open to experienced Practice Nurses ready to step into strategic leadership, or Advanced Nurse Practitioners with established leadership experience looking to progress into an organisational-level role. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician who enjoys both strategic oversight and direct patient care, and who wishes to contribute to high quality service delivery within a supportive, forward thinking primary care environment. About the Role Director of Nursing (Band 8c) 12 hours per week (Fixed-Term for 12 months) You will provide senior clinical leadership across the organisation, working closely with the executive/management team to ensure high standards of nursing practice, quality, and patient safety. Key responsibilities include: Leading the nursing workforce and supporting professional development Overseeing clinical governance, quality assurance, and risk management Contributing to organisational strategy and regulatory compliance Championing evidence-based practice and continuous improvement Supporting workforce planning, recruitment, and retention initiatives Provide inspiring leadership to the nursing and clinical teams. Oversee nurse education, development, and workforce planning. Support innovation, clinical effectiveness, and service improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and uphold the highest standards of patient care. Work collaboratively with the Senior Management Team, GPs, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver strategic priorities. Practice Nurse (Band 7) or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) 25.5 hours per week Depending on your experience and qualifications, you will undertake either a Senior Practice Nurse or Advanced Nurse Practitioner role. Practice Nurse (Band 7) Responsibilities: Routine treatment room duties (wound care, cervical cytology, vaccinations, long-term conditions support) Health promotion and chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, hypertension, Heart Failure, Mental Health) Supporting QOF and practice wide clinical objectives Delivering high quality, patient centred care Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Band 8a) Responsibilities: Providing autonomous clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management Acute presentations and same day appointment provision Prescribing (independent prescriber qualification required) Management of complex long-term conditions Contributing to clinical leadership within the practice Who Were Looking For We welcome applicants who meet the criteria for the combined role and are passionate about both clinical care and strategic leadership. Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC) with significant experience in primary care. Significant senior leadership experience in healthcare Proven record of improving clinical standards and supporting nursing teams Confident in leading teams, influencing change, and improving clinical services. Skilled in clinical governance, quality assurance, and patient safety. Strong communicators with a collaborative, compassionate approach. Confident managing both operational and strategic responsibilities. Leadership or supervisory experience is essential; prior senior management experience is desirable but not essential for exceptional candidates. For Advanced Nurse Practitioner applicants: Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice (or equivalent) Independent prescribing qualification What We Offer Opportunity to shape nursing strategy while maintaining hands-on clinical practice Supportive multidisciplinary team Flexible working arrangements Access to learning, training, and leadership development Competitive NHS terms and conditions For an informal discussion, please contact: Siobhan Hicks, Interim Co Director of Nursing bbbc, Clinical Lead Network 6, MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner siobhan.hicks@nhs.net OR Kirstie Jones, Interim Co Director of Nursing bbbc, MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Lead Nurse St Andrews Health Centre Kirstie.jones@nhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education, qualifications and training. RGN. Teaching and assessing. (ENB 998 or equivalent) Trained in immunisation, basic life support and management of anaphylaxis, wound care, safeguarding, infection control, information governance. Desirable Nursing qualification and or experience in more than one area of chronic disease. Travel health, cervical cytology, sexual health, ear care. AF/IV/C Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Desirable Leadership experience or qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education, qualifications and training. RGN. Teaching and assessing. (ENB 998 or equivalent) Trained in immunisation, basic life support and management of anaphylaxis, wound care, safeguarding, infection control, information governance. Desirable Nursing qualification and or experience in more than one area of chronic disease. Travel health, cervical cytology, sexual health, ear care. AF/IV/C Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years post registration experience. Desirable Leadership experience or qualification 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 Bromley by Bow Health Partnership Address Alderney Building Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.bbbc.org.uk/health-centres/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Bromley by Bow Health Partnership Address Alderney Building Bancroft Road London E1 4DG Employer's website https://www.bbbc.org.uk/health-centres/ (Opens in a new tab)