Practice Nurse band 5 aligned

NHS Scotland; Inverurie; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension (if applicable)

Flexible working options wherepossible

Structured induction and ongoing支持

Job summary

Inverurie Medical Group is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly primary care team. This Full/Part-time role offers NHS Scotland Band 5 salary (£34,544–£43,039) depending on experience.

You will perform venepuncture, injections, wound care, ECGs, and support chronic disease management with supervision and development opportunities. We value teamwork and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Venepuncture and basic treatment room skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake venepuncture (bloods), injections, wound care, dressings and other treatment room procedures.
• Carry out observations, ECGs and basic investigations as required.
• Support same-day / on-the-day nursing assessments within competence and practice protocols.
• Assist clinicians in managing acute presentations and urgent patient needs.
• Undertake cervical screening / smears if trained, or be willing to undertake appropriate training.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and follow up results and actions appropriately.
• Promote health education, prevention and patient self-management where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Venepuncture

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

INVERURIE MEDICAL GROUPINVERURIE HEALTH & CARE HUBUPPERBOAT ROADINVERURIE AB51 3UL

Job Title

Practice Nurse

Location

Hours

Full time or part time considered

Salary aligned to current NHS Scotland Band 5 rates: £34,544 to £43,039 per annum, depending on experience and skills.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is confident in core nursing skills and keen to develop further within a busy GP practice environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patient population while being supported to broaden their knowledge and clinical skills over time.

Main Duties

• Undertake venepuncture (bloods), injections, wound care, dressings and other treatment room procedures.
• Carry out observations, ECGs and basic investigations as required.
• Support same-day / on-the-day nursing assessments within competence and practice protocols.
• Assist clinicians in managing acute presentations and urgent patient needs.
• Undertake cervical screening / smears if trained, or be willing to undertake appropriate training.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and follow up results and actions appropriately.
• Promote health education, prevention and patient self-management where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

Training and Development

• Structured support to develop skills in chronic disease management including diabetes, COPD / asthma and hypertension.
• Support with preventative care, recall systems and quality improvement activity.
• Ongoing professional development within primary care nursing.

About You

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Primary care or community experience desirable but not essential.
• Confident in venepuncture and basic treatment room skills.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Interested in developing within chronic disease management and preventative care.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive practice team.
• Structured induction and ongoing support.
• Development into chronic disease clinics and wider practice nursing responsibilities.
• Opportunities for progression within primary care.
• NHS Pension (if applicable).
• Flexible working options where possible.