Chronic Disease Nurse
North Glen Medical Practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse with a particular interest in Chronic Disease Management, especially respiratory care, to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
This post is for 30 hours per week. Working days and salary are negotiable, and will be dependent on experience (expected to align with NHS Scotland Band 56). Previous experience within General Practice or a community setting is desirable.
We are a patient centred practice serving approximately 8,950 patients, supported by 4 GP Partners and 2 salaried GPs. We use EMIS and Docman as our clinical systems.
Our highly skilled and welcoming team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, peer support and continuous development. The nursing team is led by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Manager, who provides clinical leadership, peer support, and oversight of acute presentations (including paediatrics), as well as supporting home visits.
The wider team includes a prescribing Nurse Practitioner delivering chronic disease management (including diabetes and respiratory care), alongside minor ailment services, two practice nurses, and a Healthcare Assistantall committed to delivering a high standard of patient care.
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
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Experience in Chronic Disease Management (particularly respiratory) is desirable
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Experience in primary care or community nursing is preferred
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate, support and empower patients
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Ability to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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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).
We welcome applications from interested candidates, and informal enquiries are encouraged.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Lorraine Ross, Nursing Manager, Email: [email protected]
To apply, please send a covering letter and full CV to:
Pamela Godfrey, Practice Manager / Associate Partner
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: 30th September 2026
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.
