Practice Nurse - Earlston Medical Practice

NHS Borders; Earlston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical practice is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join their friendly team in Earlston. This role, requiring 24 hours per week over 4 days, focuses on chronic disease management and includes vital qualities like leadership and excellent communication skills. Applicants must possess relevant qualifications and be flexible team players. Opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in Chronic Disease management required.
• Must have supervising and mentoring experience.
• Flexibility and good teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to approximately 3,200 patients.
• Work autonomously within professional boundaries.
• Supervise and mentor other staff.

Skills

Chronic Disease management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Qualifications in Diabetes

Qualifications in Chronic Heart Disease

Qualifications in Cervical screening

Qualifications in Asthma

Qualifications in COPD

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Practice Nurse - Earlston Medical Practice, Earlston

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Client:

NHS Borders

Location:

Earlston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

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:-

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.