Job location
High Street Wimbledon
London
SW19 5BY
Contract type
Permanent
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6 – 1
Working pattern
Full-time or Part Time
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Pay
Depending on experience
Staff group
Nursing & Midwifery Registered
Area of work
General Practice
Application method
CV applications
Please send your CV/Application to:
Craig Stanley
pmgr.wvs@nhs.net
02089464820
Closing date
31/03/2026
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Practice Nurse to join our excellent team. Whether you are a New to General Practice Nurse within your first 2 years of qualifying or an experienced Practice Nurse looking for a new role at an excellent practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, performing cervical smears, delivering essential vaccinations and assisting with chronic illness management, working collaboratively within the nursing team and wider clinical teams. This position requires a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care within a busy, professional, yet friendly environment.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities
• Conduct patient assessments and record medical histories accurately.
• Administer vaccinations and medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and report any significant changes to the healthcare team.
• Cervical Cytology
• Assist in the management of chronic diseases and provide health education and disease prevention to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records within EMIS in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
• Collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in health promotion activities within the community.
Experience
• A recognised nursing qualification is essential, along with current registration with the relevant nursing body.
• Previous experience in a clinical setting is essential primarily, in primary care or general practice.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is required to provide effective patient care.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for interacting with patients and colleagues.
• A compassionate approach to patient care is vital, along with the ability to work well under pressure.
Overview of our organisation
We are an exceptionally friendly and supportive practice with high rates of staff retention. Our patient list size is circa 13500 and we employ 30 personnel.
The practice team is made up of five Partners, three Salaried GPs, two ARRS GPs, three Retainer GPs, two practice nurses, 2 HCAs, management team and admin staff. We are a training practice and regularly have a GP Registrar and medical students.
Wimbledon Village Surgery is a purpose-built medical centre in the heart of the community of Wimbledon Village and situated close to Wimbledon Common and the Wimbledon tennis club. Onsite parking is available
We have a good CQC rating and are part of North West Merton PCN and enjoy working closely with them in our locality. We have a PCN Pharmacy team, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapists and a Mental Health Practitioner
We work hard to deliver the best levels of care to our patients and pride ourselves on delivering excellent care, with kindness. Many of our patients have been with the surgery for decades and we regularly receive positive feedback from patients both long standing and newly registered.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential criteria
A recognised nursing qualification is essential, along with current registration with the relevant nursing body. Previous experience in a clinical setting is essential primarily, in primary care or general practice. Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology is required to provide effective patient care. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary for interacting with patients and colleagues. A compassionate approach to patient care is vital, along with the ability to work well under pressure.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
NMC Registration; Practice Nursing; Cervical Screening; Complex Dressings; Asthma / COPD
Desirable criteria
Travel Vaccinations; Chronic Disease Management
Additional application questions
Criminal Convictions
Does the job require applicants to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check?
Yes, a standard or enhanced check
Is the job open to applicants outside the UK?
No
Does the job require current UK professional registration?
Yes