Job Title: Lead Practice Nurse
Location: London
Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel is currently seeking a Lead Practice Nurse to join our dynamic Primary Care Team located in Central London. Operating under the guidance of the Head of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to work in prestigious locales while being afforded the necessary time to provide quality care.
As a Lead Practice Nurse, your role will encompass overseeing, delivering, and ensuring clinical excellence within the nursing service. This will include managing clinics, providing clinical supervision to team members, and handling your own clinical case load within a primary care setting. Collaboration with GPs, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members will be integral, with referrals to GPs as needed.
In the absence of the Head of Nursing, you will assume responsibilities such as providing guidance, conducting annual appraisals and one-to-ones, and contributing to special projects. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in primary care audits, vital voices, staff training, and development initiatives.
Why Us?
We are a leading healthcare provider with a rich history of prioritising employee well-being and career growth. As part of our team, you'll have access to unparalleled opportunities for professional development through internal and external training programs. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement care plans in accordance with professional protocols and guidelines, including prescription of non-prescription drugs under PGDs (e.g., travel health, family planning).
- Efficiently plan and organise daily and long-term workloads.
- Offer treatment services for minor injuries and illnesses to client employees, facilitating referrals to appropriate healthcare services.
- Actively contribute to the Infection Control team.
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and protocols, staying abreast of quality systems, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain high standards of communication with patients and clinical teams, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in record-keeping.
- Manage workload within established guidelines, supporting team members in training and competency maintenance.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong customer care skills with a collaborative team approach.
- Flexibility to adapt to departmental and business needs.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive attitude with a friendly demeanor.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of private patient requirements in a fast-paced business environment.
- Familiarity with clinical governance and safeguarding practices.
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC Registration.
- Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
- Completion of STIP course or equivalent.
- Experience working with Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
Benefits Include:
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell leave.
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at leading hospitals.
- Pension contribution that increases with length of service.
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Group Life Assurance from day one.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
- Corporate staff discount and a comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We prioritise patients and colleagues alike, fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. We're committed to accommodating individual needs, offering flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. Join us in creating a truly inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
