Lead Nurse
Join the NHS as a Lead Nurse at Waldron Health Centre, working within North Lewisham Primary Care Network.
Job Summary
Manage the PCN nursing team, delivering primary care services and leading initiatives in infection prevention, safeguarding, and quality improvement.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support the PCN nursing team across all practice settings.
* Develop, implement and evaluate health promotion programmes and chronic disease care plans.
* Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe medication within scope, and review medication compliance.
* Provide routine nursing care, wound care, vaccination, and pathology services.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with SNOMED coding.
* Coordinate staffing, rota, training, and appraisal for nursing staff.
* Liaise with external services and refer patients appropriately for safeguarding and mental health needs.
* Conduct root cause analysis for near‑miss events and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Nurse, with current UK registration.
* Postgraduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management (desirable).
* Experience of chronic disease management and working in primary care.
* Desirable: experience leading a nursing team, practice/PCN nursing, and developing PCN policies.
* Clinical skills: wound care, venepuncture, diabetes and hypertension management, immunisations, and women’s health.
* Strong communication, IT and EMIS skills.
* Full occupational health and DBS check, and evidence of CPD.
About the Role
Permanent, full‑time, based at Waldron Health Centre (SE14 6LD). Salary depends on experience. Requires flexibility to work outside core office hours and commitment to professional development.
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