Practice Nurse, Mearns Medical Centre

Job Title: Practice Nurse
Location: Mearns Medical Centre, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 5BQ
Hours: 30-36 per week, across 3-5 days (flexible)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Closing Date: 31st January 2027

Mearns Medical Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about Primary Care and looking to contribute to a supportive and evolving work environment. Our practice serves a patient list of 16,800 in a modern, well-equipped premises in the heart of Newton Mearns.

We are a forward-thinking, patient-centred practice with a dedicated team comprising five GP Partners, four Salaried GPs, four Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), one Practice Nurse, and one Health Care Assistant (HCA), in addition to pharmacy and physiotherapy staff who undertake regular sessions in the surgery. We have a full complement of administrative staff, and we are also a training practice, which means we regularly host a number of GP Trainees for placements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage health screening and health promotion clinics, with the ability to adjust care plans and refer patients to appropriate services as needed.
• Monitor and review chronic conditions including Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Ischaemic Heart Disease, Hypertension, Asthma and Chronic Kidney Disease.
• Oversee and assist in the management of high-risk drug monitoring (e.g. DMARDs).
• Perform cervical smears, contraception management, and HRT reviews.

Experience:
• Proven experience in a primary care setting is desirable but not essential.
• A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience is preferred.

Knowledge:
• Comprehensive understanding of chronic disease management, including monitoring, management, recall, and review.

Skills:
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with EMIS and Docman systems is desirable but not obligatory.

Qualifications:
• Must be registered with the NMC.
• Evidence of an appropriate knowledge base and insight into current issues in nursing, Primary Care, and the wider NHS.

Professional Development:
• A willingness to undertake further qualifications and continuous professional development, supported by the practice.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to supporting our staff in their professional development and offer opportunities for further training and qualifications. You will be joining a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence in patient care, and you will also be afforded dedicated admin time as part of your routine sessions.

The working environment is supportive and collaborative, with regular team meetings and opportunities to share knowledge and best practice. We welcome someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to contribute to the continued development of our nursing team and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are interested in this role to:

Matt Saunders
Practice Business Manager
matt.saunders2@nhs.scot