Job summary
We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical credibility and leadership experience, who is passionate about developing others and delivering outstanding patient care. Experience within primary care is desirable but applications are welcomed from experienced nurse leaders from a range of healthcare settings.

With our move to the new Lace Hill Health Centre approaching, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who wants to make a real difference to nursing services, workforce development and patient care.

The Swan Practice is a large, forward-thinking organisation caring for more than 32,000 patients across Buckingham and the surrounding villages. Working alongside our GP Partners, Clinical Services Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership for our nursing workforce while helping shape the next chapter of our services.

Clinical practice with protected leadership time
We recognise the importance of effective leadership and have designed this role to provide a combination of clinical practice and dedicated leadership time. This enables you to focus on developing the nursing team, supporting workforce planning, leading quality improvement initiatives and driving service development, while remaining clinically connected to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide visible and supportive leadership to the nursing team.
• Foster a positive culture focussed on high-quality patient care, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Support the Clinical Services Manager with workforce planning, capacity management and succession planning across the nursing team.
• Support staff development, clinical supervision, mentoring and performance management.
• Act as the Practice Infection Control (IPC) Lead.
• Act as the Practice Safeguarding Lead.
• Support the Clinical Services Manager with quality improvement programmes, clinical audits and service development initiatives.
• Support CQC readiness, clinical governance and complaints requirements.
• Help shape the future development of nursing services as we settle in to our new Lace Hill Health Centre.

About us
The Swan Practice is a large, well-established healthcare provider serving Buckingham and the surrounding villages. With three clinical sites and an administration hub, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 32,000 patients, and our patient base continues to grow. As a forward-thinking practice, we are committed to creating opportunities for staff to progress and develop their careers, fostering a supportive and dynamic working environment.

Our benefits include:

• Six weeks' annual leave.
• Professional indemnity covered by the Practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Protected time for nursing team leadership and management responsibilities.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A0325-26-0007
Job locations: Masonic House, 26 High Street, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1NU, United Kingdom

Essential experience

• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience leading and managing nursing teams.
• Experience of workforce planning and resource management.
• Experience of performance management and staff development.
• Experience of recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Experience of quality improvement and clinical audit.
• Experience of service development and change management.
• Experience of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Experience of infection prevention and control leadership.
• Experience working within CQC regulated services.
• Experience of service design and development.

Desirable experience

• Experience within Primary Care.
• Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of strategic workforce planning.
• Experience of business planning and service redesign.

Essential qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• Degree level qualification in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Safeguarding level 3 Training.
• Leadership or management training.

Desirable qualifications

• Leadership or Management Qualification (ILM/CMI Level 5 or equivalent).
• Infection Prevention and Control Qualifications.
• Teaching, Mentorship or Coaching Qualification.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Current nursing practice, legislation and professional standards.
• Clinical governance and quality improvement methodologies.
• Workforce and capacity management principles.
• Infection Prevention and Control standards and requirements.
• Safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Risk management and patient safety frameworks.

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours.
• Clean, full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Personal qualities

• Professional and credible leader.
• Patient-focussed approach.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and inclusive.
• Demonstrates integrity and accountability.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: The Swan Practice
Employer's website: https://theswanpractice.co.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Human Resources Department, bobicb-bucks.hr.tsp@nhs.net

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