GPP - Practice Nurse – Chronic Disease Management - 250913

NHS Scotland; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a qualified Nurse Practitioner in Chronic Disease Management to join North Glen Medical Practice. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant nursing experience, particularly in managing chronic diseases.

The position is for 30 hours per week, with negotiable working days and salary based on experience. NHS Scotland actively supports professional development for all staff members.

Qualifications

• Significant nursing experience.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management, particularly respiratory.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care.
• Support home visits and manage acute presentations.
• Deliver chronic disease management in diabetes and respiratory care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Chronic Disease Management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Disease Management

North Glen Medical Practice would like to invite applications from Nurse Practitioners qualified and experienced primarily in Chronic Disease Management, particularly respiratory, to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This post is for 30 hours per week. Working days and salary are negotiable dependent on experience. Previous experience working in a General Practice or Community environment is preferred.

We are a patient‑centred practice serving 8,950 patients, supported by 4 GP partners and 2 salaried GPs. We use EMIS and Docman as our clinical systems.

Our highly skilled and welcoming team places a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional support. Our nursing team is led by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Manager, who provides leadership, peer support, manages acute presentations (including paediatrics), and supports home visits. The team also includes a prescribing Nurse Practitioner who currently delivers chronic disease management in diabetes and respiratory care as well as minor ailments, alongside two practice nurses and a Healthcare Assistant, all committed to delivering an excellent standard of patient care.

We actively encourage our staff to develop and utilise their skills, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate with ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

• Significant nursing experience
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management
• Hold a Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients effectively
• Ability to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a focus on delivering high quality patient care

Eligibility

• Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.