INVERURIE MEDICAL GROUPINVERURIE HEALTH & CARE HUBUPPERBOAT ROADINVERURIE AB51 3UL
Job Title
Practice Nurse
Location
Hours
Full time or part time considered
Salary aligned to current NHS Scotland Band 5 rates: £34,544 to £43,039 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is confident in core nursing skills and keen to develop further within a busy GP practice environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patient population while being supported to broaden their knowledge and clinical skills over time.
Main Duties
- Undertake venepuncture (bloods), injections, wound care, dressings and other treatment room procedures.
- Carry out observations, ECGs and basic investigations as required.
- Support same-day / on-the-day nursing assessments within competence and practice protocols.
- Assist clinicians in managing acute presentations and urgent patient needs.
- Undertake cervical screening / smears if trained, or be willing to undertake appropriate training.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and follow up results and actions appropriately.
- Promote health education, prevention and patient self-management where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Training and Development
- Structured support to develop skills in chronic disease management including diabetes, COPD / asthma and hypertension.
- Support with preventative care, recall systems and quality improvement activity.
- Ongoing professional development within primary care nursing.
About You
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Primary care or community experience desirable but not essential.
- Confident in venepuncture and basic treatment room skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Interested in developing within chronic disease management and preventative care.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive practice team.
- Structured induction and ongoing support.
- Development into chronic disease clinics and wider practice nursing responsibilities.
- Opportunities for progression within primary care.
- NHS Pension (if applicable).
- Flexible working options where possible.
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