Lead Practice Nurse

Lead Practice Nurse
The closing date is 15 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking Lead Practice Nurse to join Alwoodley Medical Centre, a large and established NHS GP practice in North Leeds, serving approximately 20,000 patients.

We are looking for an inspiring nursing professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, supporting colleagues and making a genuine difference to the future of primary care.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on clinical practice with leadership, workforce development and service improvement. You will lead and support our Nursing and Healthcare Team, contribute to QOF performance, clinical governance and quality improvement projects, and work collaboratively with our GP Partners, Senior Management Team and Primary Care Network.

We welcome applications from established Lead Nurses seeking a new challenge and experienced Practice Nurses who are ready to take the next step into leadership.

We offer competitive, negotiable remuneration, opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements, with both full-time and part-time applications welcomed.

If you are ambitious, approachable and passionate about developing people and improving patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The Lead Practice Nurse will play a pivotal role in leading, developing and shaping nursing services at Alwoodley Medical Centre, combining clinical practice with strategic leadership and service improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and developing our Nursing and Healthcare Team through supervision, appraisals, mentoring, training and professional development.
• Delivering and overseeing high-quality patient care, including long-term condition management, screening, immunisations, prevention and nurse-led clinics.
• Driving QOF performance, enhanced services, clinical targets, patient recalls and accurate clinical coding.
• Leading clinical audits, quality improvement projects, new care pathways and innovative approaches to improving access, capacity and patient outcomes.
• Strengthening clinical governance, CQC readiness, safeguarding, infection control, patient safety and evidence-based standards.
• Supporting workforce planning, rotas, recruitment, resource management and efficient nursing workflows.
• Working closely with GP Partners, management, our Primary Care Network and community services to improve integrated care and population health.

You will have the opportunity to influence service priorities, champion new ideas and develop a confident, high-performing nursing team, with agreed time for leadership alongside clinical duties.

About us
Alwoodley Medical Centre is a well-established, forward-thinking NHS GP practice situated in North Leeds, proudly providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to approximately 20,000 registered patients.

Our dedicated multidisciplinary team includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists and experienced administrative and management colleagues, all working together to deliver excellent patient care.

We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to succeed. We recognise that investing in our people is fundamental to delivering outstanding healthcare.

We actively encourage professional development, collaborative working, innovation and fresh ideas. Our nursing team plays a vital role in the organisation, with opportunities to influence clinical services, lead improvement projects and contribute to wider Primary Care Network initiatives.

We offer competitive, negotiable remuneration, flexible working arrangements, with full-time and part-time opportunities considered, and access to relevant training and development.

Above all, we want our colleagues to feel supported, professionally fulfilled and proud to be part of Alwoodley Medical Centre.

Join us and help shape the future of nursing and primary care.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: A2745-26-0007

Job Summary
Alwoodley Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking Lead Practice Nurse to provide clinical and professional leadership to our Nursing and Healthcare Team.

The successful candidate will combine direct patient care with clinical leadership, workforce management, quality improvement, clinical governance and service development.

Working closely with GP Partners, the Practice Business Manager, Operations Manager and wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in shaping nursing services within our established NHS GP practice serving approximately 20,000 patients.

We welcome established nursing leaders and experienced Practice Nurses looking to progress into leadership.

Essential Experience

• Minimum of two years' post-registration nursing experience, including substantial experience in primary care or general practice.
• Broad clinical knowledge and practical experience relevant to general practice nursing.
• Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions and delivering preventative healthcare.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, coordinating or supporting the professional development of clinical colleagues.
• Understanding of QOF, enhanced services and clinical performance within general practice.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and patient safety.
• Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with organisational and leadership requirements.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a Lead Practice Nurse, Senior Practice Nurse or equivalent.
• Experience of direct line management, staff appraisals and performance development.
• Experience leading clinical audits, quality improvement projects or service redesign.
• Experience of workforce planning, rota management and resource coordination.
• Experience monitoring and improving QOF performance.
• Experience working collaboratively across Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
• Experience supporting CQC preparation and clinical governance.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web, Ardens and clinical reporting systems.
• Experience developing new clinical pathways or patient services.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD).
• Appropriate clinical training and competencies relevant to general practice nursing.

Desirable Qualifications

• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Recognised leadership or management qualification.
• Teaching, mentorship or clinical supervision qualification.
• Specialist qualifications in diabetes, respiratory care, cardiovascular disease or other relevant clinical areas.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or evidence of advanced clinical study.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Alwoodley Medical Centre
Address: Alwoodley Medical Centre, Saxon Mount, Leeds, LS17 5DT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.alwoodleymedicalcentre.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Business Manager, Mr Santino Siwak, santino.siwak1@nhs.net, 01133930119

Alwoodley Medical Centre's privacy notice is available on request. Equal opportunities: applications are welcome from all backgrounds.