Team Leader Practice Nurse
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Combe Coastal Practice Team Leader Practice Nurse
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our practice for a Nurse Team Leader.The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the nursing team while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care. Working closely with the Partners, Management team, GPs and wider team, the role will support clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and the effective organisation of the nursing service.
The post holder will provide supervision, guidance and development to the nursing team and act as a senior point of contact for nursing-related clinical and operational matters.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team.
Support and line-manage Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs and Phlebotomists, including supervision, mentoring and staff development.
Set clear expectations, provide feedback and address performance or conduct concerns appropriately.
Act as a senior point of contact for nursing-related queries and support effective communication across the practice.
Monitor clinical standards and support audits, quality improvement, incident reviews and complaint management.
Identify and escalate clinical risks and ensure actions from audits, incidents and reviews are followed through.
Support CQC inspections and ensure nursing staff follow relevant policies, protocols, NHS guidance and professional standards.
Provide leadership on safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical risk, health and safety and medicines management.
Promote patient safety, accountability and continuous improvement across the nursing service.
Ensure staff remain up to date with mandatory and clinical training and support the safe management of clinical equipment and supplies.
About us
With over 18,000 registered patients Combe Coastal Practice is the largest GP Practice in North Devon. Our main surgery is in Ilfracombe with branch surgeries at Combe Martin and Woolacombe. Combe Coastal Practice is a busy teaching Practice with 12 GP partners and 6 salaried GPs. We have strong management, nursing and admin teams.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1690-26-0004
Job locations
The Medical Centre
St Brannocks Road
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 8EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the nursing team while continuing to deliver hands-on patient care. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supervising and supporting Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants including induction, mentoring, training and development.
- Supporting clinical governance, patient safety, audits, quality improvement, incident reviews, complaints and CQC requirements.
- Clinical care in chronic disease management, Cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, adult vaccinations, covid and flu campiagns, wound care, ECGs, phelbotomy .
- Providing leadership in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical risk, health and safety and medicines management.
- Supporting recruitment, appraisals, competencies, wellbeing, performance and attendance management within the nursing team.
- Overseeing the delivery of nursing services, including long-term condition management, diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular care, screening, immunisations, wound care, NHS Health Checks and health promotion.
- Monitoring clinical and practice performance against QOF, contractual requirements and relevant clinical targets, and supporting improvement plans where required.
- Continuing to provide high-quality clinical care within their professional scope of practice, including assessment, treatment, preventative care, referrals and appropriate escalation.
- Managing nursing rotas, workforce planning, clinical cover, annual leave and staffing requirements to maintain safe and effective services.
- Promoting ongoing professional development, mandatory training, clinical competencies, reflective practice and learning within the team.
- Working collaboratively with GPs, the Management, clinical and administrative teams, and wider NHS and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting patient-centred care, dignity, equality, shared decision-making and a positive patient experience.
Job responsibilities
The Lead Practice Nurse will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the nursing team while continuing to deliver hands-on patient care. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supervising and supporting Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants including induction, mentoring, training and development.
- Supporting clinical governance, patient safety, audits, quality improvement, incident reviews, complaints and CQC requirements.
- Clinical care in chronic disease management, Cervical cytology, childhood immunisations, adult vaccinations, covid and flu campiagns, wound care, ECGs, phelbotomy .
- Providing leadership in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, clinical risk, health and safety and medicines management.
- Supporting recruitment, appraisals, competencies, wellbeing, performance and attendance management within the nursing team.
- Overseeing the delivery of nursing services, including long-term condition management, diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular care, screening, immunisations, wound care, NHS Health Checks and health promotion.
- Monitoring clinical and practice performance against QOF, contractual requirements and relevant clinical targets, and supporting improvement plans where required.
- Continuing to provide high-quality clinical care within their professional scope of practice, including assessment, treatment, preventative care, referrals and appropriate escalation.
- Managing nursing rotas, workforce planning, clinical cover, annual leave and staffing requirements to maintain safe and effective services.
- Promoting ongoing professional development, mandatory training, clinical competencies, reflective practice and learning within the team.
- Working collaboratively with GPs, the Management, clinical and administrative teams, and wider NHS and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting patient-centred care, dignity, equality, shared decision-making and a positive patient experience.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in a GP Surgery/Primary Care setting.
- Excellent communication.
- Leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Recognised General Practice Nursing qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and CPD.
- Appropriate clinical competencies relevant to general practice nursing.
- Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Teaching, mentorship or clinical assessment qualification.
- Additional relevant primary care or specialist nursing qualifications.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in a GP Surgery/Primary Care setting.
- Excellent communication.
- Leadership experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Recognised General Practice Nursing qualification or equivalent.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and CPD.
- Appropriate clinical competencies relevant to general practice nursing.
- Leadership or management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Teaching, mentorship or clinical assessment qualification.
- Additional relevant primary care or specialist nursing qualifications.
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
Combe Coastal Practice
Address
The Medical Centre
St Brannocks Road
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.combecoastalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Combe Coastal Practice
Address
The Medical Centre
St Brannocks Road
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.combecoastalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Manager
Rochelle Pointon
01271868386
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1690-26-0004
Job locations
The Medical Centre
St Brannocks Road
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 8EG
United Kingdom
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