Senior Nurse Lead

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Practice autonomously in accordance with clinical competencies and agreed frameworks. Assess, diagnose, treat, and refer patients appropriately. Deliver evidence-based and culturally relevant care.

Provide

Sexual health services Cervical cytology Immunisations Chronic disease management Wound care Health promotion services Lead on home nursing services and integrated care. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. Support patients with healthy lifestyle advice and disease prevention. Ensure effective use of information technology in clinical practice. Ensure nursing care is audited, evaluated, and continuously improved. Management and Administration Human Resources Line manage the nursing team and support workforce planning. Conduct appraisals and support staff revalidation. Support recruitment and staffing requirements. Manage leave requests and ensure safe staffing levels. Equipment and Stock Maintain stock levels and oversee procurement of equipment. Ensure medical devices are maintained and compliant with policies. Support cost-effective resource management. Clinical Governance and Safety Lead infection prevention and control processes. Maintain cold chain compliance and documentation. Participate in audits, risk management, and governance activities. Ensure legal mechanisms for medicines management are in place. Participate in development and review of nursing standards and protocols. Teaching and Mentorship Teach, supervise, assess, and mentor: Junior nursing staff Health Care Assistants Students Support professional development and clinical learning.

Practice Development Participate in

MDT meetings Practice meetings

Nurse meetings Contribute to

Service development Business planning Quality improvement Liaise with external partners and organisations. Support team building and organisational reputation. Professional Responsibilities and Development Maintain NMC registration and professional standards.

Participate in

Clinical supervision Appraisal CPD Revalidation Maintain reflective practice and professional learning records. Undertake additional duties commensurate with the role. General Requirements for All Staff Confidentiality Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff, and organisational information in accordance with policies and legislation.

Health and Safety Comply with

Health and safety policies Infection prevention procedures Risk management processes

Equality and Diversity Promote

Equality Dignity Inclusion Respect for patients, carers, and colleagues

Communication Communicate effectively with

Patients Carers Colleagues Partner organisations Quality Quality improvement Audit Service effectiveness Additional Benefits Annual leave plus bank holidays Wellbeing initiatives NMC and RCN fees paid Blue Light Card eligibility Ongoing training and development opportunities