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Nurse Practitioner – Chronic Disease Management


Location
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Profession
Nurse practitioner
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
09 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job details

  • Job reference: 250913
  • Salary: Please see advert
  • Job closing date: 31/07/2026
  • Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
  • Location: North Glen Medical Practice
  • Employment type: Permanent
  • Hours Per Week: 30 Hrs Per Week
  • Job posted date: 09/06/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife
  • Department: North Glen Medical Practice

Nurse Practitioner – Chronic Disease Management

North Glen Medical Practice would like to invite applications from Nurse Practitioners qualified and experienced primarily in Chronic Disease Management, particularly respiratory, to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This post is for 30 hours per week. Working days and salary are negotiable dependent on experience. Previous experience working in a General Practice or Community environment is preferred.

We are a patient centred practice serving 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 and professional support. Our nursing team is led by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Manager, who provides leadership, peer support, manages acute presentations (including paediatrics), and supports home visits. The team also includes a prescribing Nurse Practitioner who currently delivers chronic disease management in diabetes and respiratory care as well as minor ailments, alongside two practice nurses and a Healthcare Assistant, all committed todelivering an excellent standard of patient care.

We actively encourage our staff to develop and utilise their skills, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate with ongoing professional development.

Person SpecificationEssential ExperienceSignificant nursing experienceExperience in Chronic Disease ManagementExperience in primary care or in the communityHold a Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification Essential SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients effectivelyAbility to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamStrong organisational and time management skills, with a focus on delivering high quality patient care

EligibilityApplicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Further Information We welcome applications from interested candidates, and informal enquiries are encouraged.

For informal enquiries, please contact: Lorraine Ross, Nursing Manager. Email: lorraine.ross3@nhs.scot

To apply, please send a covering letter and full CV to: Pamela Godfrey, Practice Manager / Associate Partner. Email: Pamela.godfrey@nhs.scot

Closing date: 31st July 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.

Nurse Practitioner – Chronic Disease Management

North Glen Medical Practice would like to invite applications from Nurse Practitioners qualified and experienced primarily in Chronic Disease Management, particularly respiratory, to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This post is for 30 hours per week. Working days and salary are negotiable dependent on experience. Previous experience working in a General Practice or Community environment is preferred.

We are a patient centred practice serving 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 and professional support. Our nursing team is led by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Manager, who provides leadership, peer support, manages acute presentations (including paediatrics), and supports home visits. The team also includes a prescribing Nurse Practitioner who currently delivers chronic disease management in diabetes and respiratory care as well as minor ailments, alongside two practice nurses and a Healthcare Assistant, all committed todelivering an excellent standard of patient care.

We actively encourage our staff to develop and utilise their skills, and we are committed to supporting the successful candidate with ongoing professional development.

Person SpecificationEssential ExperienceSignificant nursing experienceExperience in Chronic Disease ManagementExperience in primary care or in the communityHold a Nurse Independent Prescriber qualification Essential SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients effectivelyAbility to work autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamStrong organisational and time management skills, with a focus on delivering high quality patient care

EligibilityApplicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Further Information We welcome applications from interested candidates, and informal enquiries are encouraged.

For informal enquiries, please contact: Lorraine Ross, Nursing Manager. Email: lorraine.ross3@nhs.scot

To apply, please send a covering letter and full CV to: Pamela Godfrey, Practice Manager / Associate Partner. Email: Pamela.godfrey@nhs.scot

Closing date: 31st July 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.

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