Practice Nurse

NHS Scotland; Methil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Practice Nurse to manage chronic diseases including diabetes. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and core nursing skills. The position offers flexible hours to accommodate both parties. Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to the Practice Manager. The closing date for applications is 7th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing chronic diseases including diabetes.
• Core nursing skills are essential.
• Ability to conduct clinic reviews.

Responsibilities

• Long-term management of patients with chronic diseases.
• Reviewing patient health questionnaires and test results.
• Education and lifestyle change management.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Experience with diabetes

Wound care

Phlebotomy

ECG taking

Injections

Cervical screening

Tools

EMIS

DOCMAN

Job description

Overview

Due to forthcoming retirement we are recruiting for a Practice Nurse with experience in chronic disease management and specifically diabetes. You would ideally have experience of diabetes as well as the full range of chronic disease management; hypertension; heart failure; COPD; asthma. Hours and working patterns are flexible to suit both parties and salary would depend on skill and experience.

Responsibilities

• Long-term management of patients with chronic disease through clinic reviews.
• Reviewing patient health questionnaires and test results.
• Identifying and managing patients who would benefit from optimisation of their health through education, lifestyle change and medication.

Core nursing skills of wound care, phlebotomy, ECG taking, injections, cervical screening are essential, although it is important to note that this is not a large part of the role as many of these core services are now provided by our CTAC colleagues.

About Us

We are a GMS practice based on the east coast of Fife with approximately 9200 patients, using EMIS and DOCMAN IT systems. Our surgery is based in privately owned premises that are being renovated in the coming months.

We have a friendly and dedicated reception and administration team that are very much at the heart of the surgery and are a great support to our clinicians, which currently consists of;

• 6 x GP Partners
• 1 x Salaried GP
• 1 x Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• 1 x Practice Pharmacist
• 3 x Practice Nurses
• District Nursing Team
• Mental Health Triage Nurse
• First Contact Physiotherapist
• Midwife
• Community Treatment and Care Nurse
• Health Care Support Workers
• Primary Care Pharmacy Team

Closing Date

Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025

To Apply For The Position, Please Submit Your C.V. And a Covering Letter To Either Address Below, Or To Make An Informal Enquiry Or To Arrange a Visit To The Surgery Please Contact

Mairi Moggach
Practice Manager
Muiredge Surgery
Merlin Crescent
Buckhaven
Fife
KY8 1HJ
[e-mail] 01592 713299.

Please note, all enquiries will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence

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.