Locum Practice Nurse Long Term

Locum Ready; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Locum Ready in Newton Mearns is seeking Locum Practice Nurses for flexible sessional work across primary care services. You will support clinics with treatment room duties, wound care, immunisations, and health checks, with routes for adults and children.

You will work with multiple GP teams, follow clear protocols, and enjoy ad-hoc or ongoing bookings that fit your availability. Requires NMC registration and primary care experience; immunisation or cytology training is a plus; Enhanced DBS is

Qualifications

• NMC-registered nurse with primary care experience.
• Immunisation and cytology training is beneficial.
• Confident in routine nursing tasks and treatment room clinics.
• Able to adapt to different clinical teams and service structures.
• Familiarity with common primary care systems.
• Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Delivering treatment room clinics including wound care and dressings.
• Supporting chronic disease management within established care plans.
• Carrying out immunisations for adults and children (if trained).
• Undertaking smear tests where cytology-trained.
• Performing NHS Health Checks and lifestyle assessments.
• Recording accurate clinical notes for each service.
• Assisting with general nursing duties as required.

Skills

NMC-registered Nurse

Primary care experience

Immunisation training

Cytology training

Clinical adaptability

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Locum Ready is looking for Locum Practice Nurses in Newton Mearns. This opportunity offers flexible sessional work across various primary care services, providing options for nurses experienced in treatment room duties, chronic disease management and preventative health clinics.

You will support multiple primary care teams through a mix of routine procedures, long-term condition reviews and general nursing tasks. Each service provides clear protocols and structured workflows, ensuring a consistent and well-supported working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering treatment room clinics including wound care and dressings
• Supporting chronic disease management within established care plans
• Carrying out immunisations for adults and children (if trained)
• Undertaking smear tests where cytology-trained
• Performing NHS Health Checks and lifestyle assessments
• Recording accurate clinical notes for each service
• Assisting with general nursing duties as required

Requirements

• NMC-registered Nurse with primary care experience
• Immunisation and cytology training beneficial
• Confident in routine nursing tasks and treatment room clinics
• Able to adapt to different clinical teams and service structures
• Familiarity with common primary care systems
• Enhanced DBS

Working Pattern

• Fully flexible sessions
• Options for weekday, evening or weekend work
• Ad-hoc or ongoing bookings depending on your availability

Locum Ready supports all primary care professionals–including GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs and Pharmacists–by offering flexible locum work across local GP practices and community services.

We help clinicians find sessions that fit their availability, from short-notice cover to ongoing weekly schedules, with a strong focus on matching you to local practices in your area.

Find out more at www.locumready.co.uk.