Practice Nurse GPP

NHS National Services Scotland; Cupar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a semi-rural health practice for a dedicated Practice Nurse. This role focuses on the long-term management of patients with chronic diseases, offering flexible hours to accommodate both the practice's and the candidate's needs. The ideal candidate will possess core nursing skills and a passion for improving patient health through education and lifestyle changes. Join a friendly team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the local community, all within purpose-built premises with ample free parking.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in managing long-term health conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
• Core nursing skills are essential, though not the primary focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with chronic diseases through clinic reviews.
• Identify and manage patients for health optimisation.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Patient Education

Wound Care

Phlebotomy

ECG Taking

Injections

Cervical Screening

Education

Nursing Qualification

Tools

EMIS

DOCMAN

Job description

Practice Nurse

Auchtermuchty Health Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Auchtermuchty Health Centre for a Practice Nurse with experience in chronic disease management.

We are seeking an individual skilled in the management of one or more long-term health conditions, which could include:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Heart failure
• COPD
• Asthma

Hours and working patterns are flexible to suit both parties and pay will be commensurate with skill and experience.

Key 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.
• Ideal candidate will be responsible for some stock ordering and replenishing.
• Core nursing skills of wound care, phlebotomy, ECG taking, injections, cervical screening are essential (though 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:
• Semi-rural GMS practice with approx. 6000 patients, using EMIS and DOCMAN IT systems.
• A friendly team that works with the common goal of providing high quality health care to our local population.
• Purpose-built premises.

• We have plenty of free onsite parking.

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter, along with CV to:

Mrs C Scott, Managing Partner

[e-mail] or 01337 828262

If you would like an informal chat or visit, please also feel free to contact us using the details above.

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.