Job summaryCobbs Garden Surgery are looking for a Practice Nurse Manager to join the team on a part-time basis for 18-22 hours per week. This role is responsible for providing clinical leadership, management, and support to the nursing team within the practice. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nursing care while maintaining compliance with NHS, CQC, and professional standards.
The Practice Nurse Manager will lead on the development of nursing services, workforce planning, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development. They will work collaboratively with GPs, management, the wider multidisciplinary team, and external organisations to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job- Provide professional leadership and support to all members of the nursing team.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care.
- Maintain oversight of clinical standards and patient outcomes.
- Lead on the development, implementation, and review of nursing policies and procedures.
- Act as a role model for best clinical practice.
About usCobbs Garden Surgery is based in Olney, a beautiful market town in north Buckinghamshire, and we also serve the surrounding villages.
- We are proud of our current CQC rating of Good, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses, a fulltime clinical pharmacist, physiotherapist, nursing associate, HCA and GPAs.
- We are a teaching practice, with a strong focus on learning and professional development for all staff.
- We have an excellent relationship with our patient participation group and local charity, Olney is Kind, reflecting our strong community links.
Benefits include:- NHS pension scheme
- Costco membership
- Wellbeing app and 24hr counselling
- Supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities for development
Job responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience of staff supervision and appraisal
- Significant experience working within primary care or general practice.
- Mentor or teaching qualification.
- Experience managing or leading clinical teams.
- Experience in chronic disease management, immunisations, and health promotion.
QualificationsEssential- A relevant nursing degree.
- Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
- Recognised qualification in chronic disease management or equivalent experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
