Job Description
Job description
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:
• Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
To undertake the role of General Practice Nurse, utilising agreed levels of decision making and clinical judgment to triage, assess and treat a diverse range of paediatric and adult patients presenting in General Practice.
Ensure that patient health needs are met through the provision of the diagnosis and the management of patient conditions, within competency, through the assessment, treatment and review planning process in partnership with patients and families.
Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives. The General Practice Nurse role encompasses that of clinician and educator.
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting and delivering policy and procedures and contributing to the development and implementation of nursing services.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:
• Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.
To undertake the role of General Practice Nurse, utilising agreed levels of decision making and clinical judgment to triage, assess and treat a diverse range of paediatric and adult patients presenting in General Practice.
Ensure that patient health needs are met through the provision of the diagnosis and the management of patient conditions, within competency, through the assessment, treatment and review planning process in partnership with patients and families.
Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives. The General Practice Nurse role encompasses that of clinician and educator.
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting and delivering policy and procedures and contributing to the development and implementation of nursing services.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The 204058 General Practice Nurse (KA) position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.