Practice Nurse

NHS Scotland; Bow of Fife; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse at St Brycedale Surgery, a friendly training practice serving 7,500 patients. The role is part-time (18-20 hours) and requires experience in treatment room duties. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a Band 5 qualification, with training provided for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in general treatment room duties such as wound care and cervical screening.
• Qualifications in Chronic Disease Management (asthma and COPD) preferred.
• Flexibility to cover leave as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct general treatment room duties including spirometry and stock management.
• Participate in personal and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Band 5 qualification

Membership of a professional body

Job description

Salary/Banding: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change matched salary depending on experience.

Hours: 18-20 hours, with potential flexibility for the right candidate.

Practice Nurse Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse at St Brycedale Surgery.

We are a friendly training practice serving approximately 7,500 patients. Our team includes 4 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 2 ANPs, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 CTAC nurse, 1 Mental Health Nurse, and 4 Healthcare Assistants.

Ideal candidates will have experience in general treatment room duties such as wound care, cervical screening, warfarin monitoring, stock management, spirometry, and possibly qualifications in Chronic Disease Management (asthma and COPD). Experience in general practice is preferred, but training will be provided for motivated candidates committed to personal and professional development.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential, as you will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

This is a part-time, permanent role requiring 18-20 hours over three days (Tuesday to Thursday). The schedule includes two early shifts starting at 8:30 am and one late shift ending at 6 pm, with adjustments to 6:45 pm every second Thursday when extended hours apply.

Salary is negotiable based on experience and is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Person Specification

• Suitably qualified – Band 5
• Awareness of own limitations and experience
• Membership of a professional body
• Compliance with NMC Code of Conduct and scope of practice
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize workloads
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to cover leave as needed

For informal enquiries, contact [e-mail]. Applications should be sent via CV and cover letter to the same email.

For a full job description, contact Laura Baillie, Practice Manager, at the above email.

Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society.