Lead Nurse - Harrogate

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practice Nurse to join our primary care team. In this pivotal role, you'll deliver safe, high-quality nursing care while taking a leadership position within the nursing team.

Working in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct, you'll use your primary care experience to shape and develop nursing services, support colleagues, and improve patient outcomes across the practice population.

• Deliver autonomous, patient-centred care-assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment
• Manage minor illness and injury clinics, including treatment and onward referrals
• Administer medications under Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Deliver vaccinations in line with the UK immunisation schedule and Force Health Protection
• Lead vaccination programmes and clinics, ensuring safe stock control and staffing
• Perform clinical procedures such as:
  • Venepuncture
  • Wound care
  • ECGs
  • Health screening
  • New patient checks
• Promote health and wellbeing through lifestyle advice, including:
  • Smoking cessation
  • Weight management
  • Sexual health & contraception

• Provide STI prevention advice and take sexual health histories
• Initiate appropriate investigations and treatment pathways
• Advise on contraceptive options, including emergency contraception

• Act as deputy in the absence of the Senior Nurse
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to nursing colleagues and healthcare staff
• Support training and development for nurses, HCAs, and clinical support staff
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• Contribute to audits, service development and innovation
• Lead improvements in clinical documentation and standards
• Support implementation of new protocols and best practice guidelines
• Drive continuous improvement across the nursing service

• Maintain NMC registration and meet revalidation requirements
• Keep up to date with clinical best practice and healthcare policy
• Participate in training, appraisals and ongoing development
• Champion evidence-based practice

• Ensure infection control standards are met
• Maintain safe working environments
• Identify and manage risks within the practice

• Deliver inclusive, patient-centred care
• Respect dignity, beliefs and individual needs
• Promote equality in all aspects of care delivery

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Strong experience in primary care or community nursing
• Confident in autonomous clinical decision-making
• Experience in vaccination delivery and chronic disease management
• Leadership or mentoring experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!