Practice Nurse Newbattle Medical Group

NHS Scotland; Mayfield; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbattle Medical Group in Midlothian is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to join our experienced team. You will deliver high quality care across a range of services, autonomously supported by a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the management of long-term conditions, including hypertension, while promoting prevention and patient education.

Experience in cervical screening and sexual health is desirable, and Independent Prescribing qualifications are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registered Practice Nurse with primary care experience.
• Experience managing long-term conditions including hypertension.
• Excellent communication and IT/digital literacy.
• Experience in sexual health and cervical screening.
• Independent Prescribing qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality care across clinical services.
• Manage long-term conditions and hypertension.
• Promote health and preventative care.
• Provide cervical screening and sexual health services.
• Educate patients and support lifestyle changes.
• Clinical assessment and ongoing patient management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Communication

Digital literacy

Long-term condition management

Hypertension management

Sexual health screening

Cervical screening

Education

NMC registration

Independent Prescribing qualification (desirable)

Tools

Vision clinical software

Job description

Blackcot , Mayfield, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 4AA

Join a progressive, patient-focused practice and help shape the future of primary care.

Due to continued growth in our patient population, Newbattle Medical Group is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established and innovative GP training practice providing high-quality care to approximately 24,200 patients across our community. We are committed to delivering modern, accessible healthcare, supported by a successful online triage system that ensures patients receive the right care at the right time. We are also proud of our highly regarded frailty service, which provides proactive, patient-centred care to some of our most vulnerable patients.

About the Role

As a valued member of our Nursing Team, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive, high-quality care across a diverse range of clinical services. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Management of long-term conditions, including hypertension and other chronic diseases.
• Health promotion and preventative healthcare.
• Cervical screening and women's health services.
• Sexual health services.
• Patient education and lifestyle support.
• Clinical assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing patient management.

We are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Practice Nurses who are confident in managing long-term conditions and independently supporting patients with hypertension. Candidates who hold an Independent Prescribing qualification will be especially welcomed, although this is not essential.

About You

You will be passionate about providing outstanding patient care and enjoy working collaboratively within a busy and rewarding primary care environment.

You will have:

• Current NMC registration.
• Experience working as a Practice Nurse within primary care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good IT and digital literacy skills.
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions, including hypertension.
• Experience in sexual health and cervical screening.

Desirable skills and experience include:

• Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Confidence in autonomously managing hypertension and other chronic diseases.
• Experience using Vision clinical software (training can be provided).

Why Join Newbattle Medical Group?

At Newbattle Medical Group, we pride ourselves on being a supportive employer that invests in our people. As a GP training practice, we foster a strong culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including:

• GP Partners
• Salaried GPs
• GP Trainees
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Practice Nurses
• Pharmacotherapy Team
• First Contact Physiotherapists
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Experienced administrative and management colleagues

Our large and diverse patient population provides excellent opportunities to develop specialist interests, expand your clinical skills, and contribute to innovative models of care.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and highly supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and funded training.
• Access to mentorship and clinical support.
• Flexible working arrangements, with both part-time and full-time applications considered.
• The opportunity to influence service development and innovation.
• A positive learning culture within an established GP training practice.
• The chance to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Interested?

We would be delighted to arrange an informal visit or an informal conversation to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

Come and see why so many of our team choose to build their careers with Newbattle Medical Group.

- Urban Practice