Practice Nurse Opportunity

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a permanent Practice Nurse for Old Mill Surgery, Viewpark Health Centre, Uddingston. The role is 32 hours per week with salary negotiable in line with NHS Scotland Band 5/6, depending on experience.

Previous experience in General Practice or a community setting is desirable, and the post offers opportunities for ongoing professional development within a patient-centred service serving about 8,000 patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in chronic disease management desirable.
• Experience in primary care or community nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Chronic Disease Mgmt

Primary Care

Community Nursing

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Time Management

Tools

Vision

Docman

Job description

Old Mill Surgery, Viewpark Health Centre, 119 Burnhead Street, Uddingston G71 5SU

This post is for 32 hours per week. Working days and salary are negotiable, and will be dependent on experience (expected to align with NHS Scotland Band 5/6). Previous experience within General Practice or a community setting is desirable.

We are a patient centred practice serving approximately 8,000 patients, supported by 4 GP Partners and 3 salaried GPs located within Viewpark Health Centre in Uddingston. We use Vision and Docman as our clinical systems.

We are committed to supporting our staff to grow and develop in their roles. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to further develop their clinical skills and interests, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.

Person Specification

• Experience in Chronic Disease Management is desirable
• Experience in primary care or community nursing is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate, support and empower patients
• Ability to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a commitment to high quality, patient-centred care

Eligibility

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 12/10/2026