Practice Nurse

Ravensbury Park Medical Centre, situated in East Merton, operates as a general practice providing NHS primary care services for approximately 5,000 patients. Our practice is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care, with a strong focus on disease prevention, patient education, and delivering personalized, proactive healthcare. We adhere to the fundamental principles of nursing practice and evidence-based care, while also fostering an environment open to innovation and new approaches. We are committed to supporting the growth of our clinical team and facilitating the professional development of the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic team dedicated to the well-being of both patients and staff, we invite you to get in touch with us.

Main duties of the job

We are offering a rewarding opportunity for a Practice Nurse to integrate into a welcoming and committed practice environment! As a valued team member, you will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of Practice Nursing duties. We are actively seeking a motivated and versatile nurse to join our clinical team, dedicated to maintaining the delivery of top-notch nursing care to our patients. Our emphasis on the health and well-being of our staff underscores our collaborative team-oriented approach.

About us

Ravensbury Park Medical Centre is under the South West London ICB and is part of the Morden Primary Care Network.

We offer:

• Standard annual leave
• A supportive team environment
• Free parking

If you would like to arrange an informal visit we would be delighted to welcome you.

Ravensbury Park Medical Centre is an equal opportunities employer.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
• Cytology
• Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler and Removal of Sutures / Venepuncture
• ECGs / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
• Routine immunizations / Childhood immunizations
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests
• Hypertension Management, Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
• Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
• Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets and Health Promotion Literature
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels

Person Specification

• Ability to provide quality care
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

• NMC registered

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.