Job summary Morden Hall Medical Centre, located in SW London, is recruiting for a Practice Nurse to join our team initially as a maternity cover but with possibilities to work towards a permanent role. The role is to assist in providing general nursing care to our patients, as well as specific clinics relating to long term condition management, mentoring and leadership of our team of HCAs, as well as liaising with our other clinical teams of GPs and Pharmacists to ensure the safe and effective management of our patients health. Previous experience within Primary Care, and/or Community or associated services will be essential. The post will involve some late evening work up to 8 PM. However this would not be every day and will be covered as part of the team on a rotational shift pattern Main duties of the job Management of long term conditions - diabetes, asthma and COPD, coronary heart disease etc Work closely with the practice doctors and nurses and, in particular, with the practice clinical data administrator to ensure all patients are being treated for and their care planned according to their needs Planned and ad hoc care of older, disabled and housebound patients and patients over 75 years of age in their own homes, in residential and nursing homes and to all other patients who visit the practice for practice nursing care Wound care, ulcer care, doppler Removal of sutures New patient medical examinations ECGs, 24 hour ECGs Monitoring of blood pressure Venepuncture Flu, pneumococcal immunisations, B12 and other injections Baby and child immunisations Baby clinic Contraceptive checks Infection control Requesting pathology tests Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Regular and timely liaison with appropriate practice doctors and nurses in relation to the health, care and treatment of individual patients Supervision and continuing professional development of nursing team members including healthcare assistants Cervical cytology (liquid based) Travel clinic Routine immunisations, childhood immunisations Maintaining and cleaning clinical equipment Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels About us Practice objectives To provide the best advice for the health of our patients in all activities. To ensure the maximum benefit for our patients, whilst being aware of the limit of our resources. To treat all equitably, ensuring that all patients are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. To support and encourage our staff in order to achieve the above. We are committed to training our staff, medical students and doctors. We work with other organisations to improve the local NHS and to influence local decision-making. We work with other organisations and service commissioners to improve the local NHS and to influence local decision making. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2094-25-0000 Job locations 256 Morden Road Morden Merton London SW19 3DA Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the previously notes responsibilities: Cervical cytology (liquid based) Travel clinic Routine immunisations, childhood immunisations Assisting GPs with minor surgery, implants and IUCD fittings Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Maintaining and cleaning clinical equipment Assist in maintaining doctor and nurse/treatment rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurse, treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets Ordering of health promotion literature Ordering of stock Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels A duty to advise doctors and other members of the nursing team of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Administrative and professional responsibilities Continuous liaison with all members of the practice team in relation to clinical, operational and strategic issues relating to the patient care provided by the practice. Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the practice nursing team as appropriate. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. Attend and participate in practice meetings as required. Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols. Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and diversity The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/professional development The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post holder should recognise the importance of effective verbal and written communication within the team and externally and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the development and continuous improvement of services The post holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance and participate in/contribute to their regular review Discuss with other members of the team how current local and national policies, standards and guidelines affect their own and others work Participate in audit Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the previously notes responsibilities: Cervical cytology (liquid based) Travel clinic Routine immunisations, childhood immunisations Assisting GPs with minor surgery, implants and IUCD fittings Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Maintaining and cleaning clinical equipment Assist in maintaining doctor and nurse/treatment rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurse, treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets Ordering of health promotion literature Ordering of stock Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels A duty to advise doctors and other members of the nursing team of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Administrative and professional responsibilities Continuous liaison with all members of the practice team in relation to clinical, operational and strategic issues relating to the patient care provided by the practice. Organise and co-ordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the practice nursing team as appropriate. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports. Attend and participate in practice meetings as required. Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols. Maintain a notice board in the waiting area designated for patient health care education. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and diversity The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/professional development The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication The post holder should recognise the importance of effective verbal and written communication within the team and externally and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the development and continuous improvement of services The post holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance and participate in/contribute to their regular review Discuss with other members of the team how current local and national policies, standards and guidelines affect their own and others work Participate in audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Knowledge of EMIS Web healthcare system Desirable Knowledge of Docman document management system Experience Essential Previous experience with Primary Care, Community Care, or associated services Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Knowledge of EMIS Web healthcare system Desirable Knowledge of Docman document management system Experience Essential Previous experience with Primary Care, Community Care, or associated services 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Morden Hall Medical Centre Address 256 Morden Road Morden Merton London SW19 3DA Employer's website https://www.mordenhallmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)