About this role
Job summary
Join an innovative, forward-thinking Teaching Practice
Morris House Group Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Primary Care Paramedic with a special interest in Musculoskeletal (MSK) Conditions to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. You will assess and manage patients with acute, urgent and long-term conditions, undertake telephone triage, same-day clinics and home visits, and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality primary care. You will also have the opportunity to develop your interest in assessing and managing musculoskeletal injuries and disorders within your scope of practice.
What makes us different?
We operate a Traffic Light Clinical Allocation System, enabling patients to be directed to the most appropriate Allied Health Professional according to their presenting complaint and the competencies of individual clinicians. The system is flexible and supports clinicians to expand their scope of practice through education, supervision and competency-based progression.
Why Join Morris House Group Practice?
Protected CPD time Annual study leave with a dedicated study budget Structured clinical supervision and mentorship Teaching Practice with opportunities for education, research and quality improvement Support to develop specialist interests including Musculoskeletal Medicine Friendly multidisciplinary team and modern EMIS Web environment
**Interviews to be conducted 27th August 2026**
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide autonomous assessment and management of acute, urgent and chronic presentations. Undertake telephone triage, same-day clinics and home visits. Assess and manage patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders within your competence. Identify red flags and arrange appropriate escalation and referral. Request and interpret appropriate investigations within local pathways. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Participate in audit, quality improvement, education and service development.
About us About Morris House Group Practice
Morris House is situated inTottenhamin a large,modern and airy purpose-built MedicalCentre, which we share with district nurses, community physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, tissue-viability nurses and a sexual healthclinic. Our list size is about 15,000 patients. It is a diverse area and a cultural melting-pot.
Our practice has a very strongteaching ethos. We train GP registrars, medical students, physicians associates and foundation year 2 doctors among others. We have close links with Kings Medical School and the St Georges Physician Associate teaching program.We provide training to GP trainees from the Enfield and Haringey VTS and Foundation Year 2 doctors from the North Middlesex Hospital rotation program.
We perform the full range of clinical roles that you would expect in primary care. In addition, we offer high level minor surgeryand specialist tongue tie release services.We have Diabetic, Learning Disability,Spirometry clinics.We offer a range of face to face and telephone appointment.
We are a friendly andinteractive practice.We support our staff with study leave allowance, study leave funding,regular meetings, morning coffee, teaching and social events / parties.We conduct regular satisfaction surveys.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care. Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute, urgent, chronic and undifferentiated conditions within own scope of practice. Provide same-day care, telephone triage and home visits. Develop a special interest in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Participate in audit, quality improvement, education and service development. Work within the Morris House Traffic Light Clinical Allocation System, allowing flexible allocation of patients according to clinician competence.
Clinical Responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive history taking, clinical examination and clinical decision making. Manage acute illness, chronic disease exacerbations and urgent presentations. Undertake home visits where clinically appropriate. Provide telephone and face-to-face consultations. Assess and manage minor illness and minor injuries. Assess patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders including sprains, strains, back pain, neck pain and peripheral joint disorders within scope of practice. Identify red flags and serious pathology and arrange urgent escalation or referral. Initiate and interpret investigations where appropriate and within local pathways. Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, community services and voluntary organisations. Support long-term condition management, health promotion and self-management. Assist with vaccination programmes when required.
Maintain accurate EMIS documentation, coding and clinical records. Complete mandatory training in a timely fashion.Care and Programme Management Contribute to QOF, Enhanced Services and local quality improvement initiatives. Support safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case discussions. Provide advice and education to patients, carers and colleagues.
Strategic Development of Primary Care Services
Support innovation and service redesign. Contribute to development of Allied Health Professional services. Participate in Primary Care Network initiatives. Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Health Improvement
Promote healthy lifestyles, physical activity and preventative healthcare. Provide education regarding musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation and self-management. Signpost patients to appropriate community services.
Communication
Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Build productive working relationships with internal and external organisations. Present information clearly in verbal and written formats.
Management & Leadership
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability and leadership. Participate in audit, research and quality improvement. Support students and colleagues where appropriate. Maintain mandatory training and professional registration.
Manage and Use Information
Maintain accurate electronic patient records using EMIS Web. Ensure compliance with information governance, GDPR and Caldicott principles. Support development of clinical protocols and data quality.
Equality, Safeguarding and Professional Responsibilities
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns involving children and vulnerable adults. Participate in annual appraisal, reflective practice and continuing professional development. Utilise protected CPD time, annual study leave and study budget. Work in accordance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency, College of Paramedics guidance, NICE guidance and Morris House Group Practice policies.
Quality and Confidentiality
Deliver safe, evidence-based care and participate in clinical audit and significant event reviews. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with NHS guidance and GDPR. Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Assessment and management of undifferentiated presentations Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis Management of minor illness and minor injuries Telephone triage and home visiting Recognition of red flags and appropriate escalation Assessment and initial management of musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
Competent use of EMIS Web
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science or recognised equivalent Current HCPC registration with no restrictions Level 3 Safeguarding (Adults and Children) Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Desirable
Independent Prescribing qualification MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (or working towards) Minor Illness/Minor Injury qualification Relevant qualification in management of MSK conditions
Experience Essential
Knowledge of NICE guidance and evidence-based practice Knowledge of HCPC standards and College of Paramedics guidance Experience working within multidisciplinary teams Understanding of NHS Primary Care and ARRS roles Experience in quality improvement, audit or teaching
Desirable
Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience Previous Primary Care experience
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 Morris House Group Practice
Address 239 Lordship Lane
London
N17 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mhgp.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)