Lead Nurse/Advanced Practitioner

Job Introduction

The Role 

Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way.

From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients – every role at IC24 is made to be brave.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Lead Nurse/Advanced Practitioner to join our team at Allied Medical Practice during an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a leadership role where you’ll combine advanced clinical practice with team management, supporting nurses and healthcare assistants across our Brighton practices. This is an innovative and exciting opportunity to lead expanding services in line with the Next 10yr Strategy, across two GP practices, with a combined patient list of over 8000.

You’ll be a visible and accessible leader, driving high standards of patient care, mentoring colleagues, and influencing clinical models to improve outcomes. This role offers the chance to shape services, support innovation, and be part of our journey as we move into a purpose-built, modern practice designed to enhance patient experience and staff wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care for registered patients.
• Provide leadership and oversight for practice nurses and HCAs, ensuring compliance with CQC, IPC, and clinical governance standards.
• Manage chronic disease clinics and health promotion initiatives, improving QOF performance.
• Act as an independent prescriber, supporting patient pathways and clinical decision-making.
• Mentor and develop your team through regular 1:1s, team meetings, and PDR processes.
• Collaborate with practice managers and clinical leads to identify population health needs and implement service improvements.
• Support training and career progression in partnership with our Learning & Experience team.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable advanced practice experience, ideally as an ANP or ACP.
• Independent Prescriber qualification (essential).
• Experience in primary care or general practice (urgent care experience considered if transferable).
• Strong background in Long-Term Conditions and Women’s Health.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication, adaptability, and resilience – a true people person with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work flexibly across sites to support service needs.

Desirable

• Teaching/mentorship qualification.
• Minor illness and chronic disease management courses.
• Family planning and women’s health qualifications.

Who are we? 

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location                            

Brighton

Ship Street Surgery

Allied Medical Practice   

What’s in it for you:

• Annual pay of £54,720 - £59,500
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and three years of references.

Closing date: 12/1/26

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. 

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We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team at careers@ic24.nhs.uk.