Practice Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse for St Brycedale surgery. This role involves general treatment duties, working with a friendly team, and opportunities for training and professional development. Ideal candidates will have Band 5 qualifications and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in general treatment room duties such as wound care and cervical screening.
• Working towards qualifications in Chronic Disease Management (asthma and COPD) is preferred.
• Flexibility to cover mutually agreed leave.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general treatment room duties including wound care and spirometry.
• Work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in personal and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

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, however we may be able to offer a degree of flexibility for a suitable and desired candidate.

Practice Nurse Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of practice nurse to join our team at St Brycedale surgery.

We are a friendly training practice with a population of approximately 7,500 patients. Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 2 ANP’s, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 CTAC nurse, 1 Mental Health Nurse and 4 Health Care Assistants.

Applicants will ideally have experience in general treatment room duties such as wound care, cervical screening, warfarin monitoring, stock rotation/ management, spirometry and either have experience or be working towards qualifications in Chronic Disease Management specifically asthma and COPD.

Experience within general practice is preferred however all qualifications are not essential and training will be provided to the right candidate who shows a willingness to work towards personal and professional development.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this role as you will be working as an autonomous practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team.

This post is a part-time, permanent position between 18-20 hours are required over three days, Tues-Thurs. Ideally we are looking for the successful applicant to work two early shifts a week starting at 8:30am and one late shift a week finishing at 6pm. When our extended hours fall on a Thursday, which is every second week, the late shift finishing time would change from 6pm to 6:45pm.

Competitive salary is negotiable depending on experience. Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.

Person Specification

• Be suitably qualified Band 5
• An awareness of own limitations and experience
• Membership of a professional body
• To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice
• Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise workloads
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to cover mutually agreed leave
  
  

Informal Enquiries: [e-mail] and applications are by CV and covering letter, emailed to: [e-mail]

For a copy of the full job description contact Laura Baillie, Practice Manager, as above.

Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025

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.