Nairn Healthcare Group – GP Practice

Maternity Cover – Practice Nurse (Band 6)

32 hours per week worked over 4 days (negotiable)

Post commencing on 20/08/18 on a 12 month temporary contract

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly Practice team to assist with the care of our patients in areas of chronic disease management, general treatment room nursing and cervical screening. The post will commence on 20th August 2018 for 1 year to cover maternity leave.

We would welcome applications fromexperienced practice nurses and it would be preferable

(but not essential) if you are a nurse prescriber. You will have first level registration with the NMC and will be able to demonstrate relevant post registration experience, with clear evidence of continuous professional development. Experience working within General Practice is advantageous but not essential.

We are a highly innovative practice, with a strong ethos of supporting and mentoring clinicians at all levels. We also offer an extended range of non-GMS services. We work from the superb Town & County Hospital and Primary Care centre in Nairn, completed in June 2010, and have a branch surgery in nearby Ardersier. We have a strong education ethos and are very supportive of new clinicians wishing to develop their skills. Salary will be Band 6 depending upon experience.

  • Brand new very modern building
  • Fully integrated with social work, CMHT, community staff etc
  • List size 15,000
  • 6Partners
  • 11 Salaried GPs
  • 1 GP Retainer
  • 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
  • 1 Paramedic
  • 4 Practice Nurses
  • 4 Healthcare Assistants
  • Training practice
  • Very close working relationship with community staff
  • OOH contacts seen at hospital via nurse-led triage
  • 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
  • GP led dermatology service
  • GP led vasectomy service on behalf of NHS Highland
  • Local ultrasound service
  • Minor surgery
  • Seaside town location with great amenities
  • Access to full range of Highlands activities nearby

Applications should be by C.V. and accompanying letter and addressed to Tanya Barron, Practice Manager.

Tanya Barron

Practice Manager

Nairn Healthcare Group

Cawdor Road

NAIRN

IV12 5EE

Alternatively you can e-mail Tanya Barron at

Closing date: Friday 25th May 2018

Interview date: Wednesday 6th June 2018