Practice Nurse - Earlston Medical Practice

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse for Earlston Medical Practice. The successful candidate will manage chronic diseases and display strong leadership within a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, contributing to the care of 3,200 patients while working 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in Chronic Disease management required.
• Previous experience of supervising and mentoring other staff.
• Ability to work professionally and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy practice with approximately 3,200 patients, working 24 hours per week over 4 days.
• Supervise and mentor other staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Collaborate effectively within a small, friendly team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Chronic Disease management

Education

Qualifications in Diabetes, Chronic Heart Disease, Cervical screening, Asthma and/or COPD

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Practice Nurse - Earlston Medical Practice, Edinburgh

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Earlston Health Centre

Earlston Medical Practice

Practice Nurse Vacancy Band 6

24 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative Practice Nurse, with excellent leadership skills, to join our busy practice, with approximately 3,200 patients. We are a small, friendly team and are looking for someone to work 24 hours per week, over 4 days.

In addition to the normal range of skills, you must have experience in Chronic Disease management and will, ideally, have qualifications in Diabetes, Chronic Heart Disease, Cervical screening, Asthma and/or COPD.

Essential qualities are flexibility, a good team player with superb communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to work professionally and autonomously within your professional boundaries. Previous experience of supervising and mentoring other staff is also required.

If you feel you are the person we are looking for then please apply in writing or email, including your C.V. and details of 2 referees to:-

Brenda Knox, Practice Manager, Earlston Medical Practice, Kidgate, Earlston, TD4 6DW

Closing date for applications is Friday, 27th June 2025

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Wednesday, 23rd July 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.

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