NR216647 - Primary Care Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Retford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Primary Care Nurse for a permanent position at the Forres Treatment and Care Hub. This 28.5-hour per week role requires candidates with Advanced Clinical Skills and a Prescribers qualification, offering a supportive work environment with no weekend or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Motivated and enthusiastic to deliver high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Join the Forres Treatment and Care Hub team as a Primary Care Nurse.
• Provide care in a minor illness setting.

Skills

Advanced Clinical Skills

Prescribers qualification

Acute nursing experience

Job description

Primary Care Nurse

Band 6 - Permanent

28.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small and friendly team in the Forres Treatment and Care Hub within Forres Health and Care Centre. The post is for a permanent, 28.5-hour, Band 6 Primary Care Nurse. The unit is open from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, with no requirement to do weekend work or night shifts.

This post is suitable for applicants who presently work within a minor illness setting and who hold an Advanced Clinical Skills and Prescribers qualification. Consideration will also be given to applicants with acute nursing experience who are willing to undertake the required training. A Band 6 will only be awarded upon successful completion of the necessary courses.

The applicant should be motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to deliver an exceptionally high standard of care.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

Interviews are scheduled for 24th July 2025.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Avril Hartsorne, Senior Charge Nurse, at 01309 678444.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Grampian is one of the regional health boards of NHS Scotland, serving over 500,000 residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. We strive to foster a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.