Nurses looking to develop their careers in private healthcare have an exciting opportunity with HCA Healthcare UK. The organisation is recruiting a Practice Nurse – Independent Nurse Prescriber for its private medical centre in Glasgow city centre.
The permanent, part-time position offers an opportunity for an experienced practice nurse to work alongside GPs and a multidisciplinary healthcare team while providing high-quality care to private and corporate patients.
Job Details at a Glance
- Job title: Practice Nurse – Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Employer: HCA Healthcare UK Private Patients Healthcare Group
- Location: Glasgow Central Medical Centre, 203 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
- Contract: Permanent, part-time
- Working pattern: 3 days per week
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Salary: Up to £58,262 FTE, depending on experience
- Closing date: 6 September 2026
What Will the Nurse Do?
The successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating closely with GPs and other members of the healthcare team.
Key responsibilities include conducting health assessments, triaging appointments and supporting the management of chronic and long-term conditions. The nurse will also review medications and treatment plans within their scope of practice.
The role includes a variety of clinical responsibilities such as:
- Administering vaccinations and immunisations, including travel vaccinations
- Supporting cervical screening and women’s health services
- Performing phlebotomy, ECGs and wound care
- Providing lifestyle and health-promotion advice
- Supporting private health assessments and executive health screening
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Prescribing medication within the nurse’s scope of practice
- Following clinical governance and infection-control standards
This makes the position particularly suitable for nurses with experience in General Practice, Primary Care or community healthcare who are interested in preventative healthcare and patient wellbeing.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
Applicants must have current UK professional registration and an NMC Registered Nurse qualification.
The employer is looking for candidates with experience in Primary Care or General Practice, together with an Independent Prescribing (V300) qualification.
Other important skills include immunisation competency, phlebotomy experience, excellent communication and patient-engagement skills, and strong IT and clinical-record-keeping abilities. Experience in travel health is desirable.
Why Consider HCA Healthcare UK?
HCA Healthcare UK has decades of experience providing private healthcare services across the UK. Its services cover primary and secondary healthcare, specialist treatment, diagnostics, therapies and preventative healthcare.
The organisation also highlights professional development and a culture based on kindness, compassion, honesty, integrity, respect and dignity.
The advertised benefits include private medical insurance for employees and their families, access to private hospitals, GP and dental services, a private pension scheme and ongoing professional development support.
Prepare Before You Apply
For internationally educated nurses, securing a UK nursing position requires more than meeting the clinical requirements. A well-prepared CV can help present your NMC registration, clinical experience, qualifications and specialist skills clearly.
Interview preparation is equally important. Candidates should be ready to discuss clinical scenarios, patient safety, communication, prescribing responsibilities, infection control, teamwork and their experience in primary or community care.
Fortu West International can support nurses with CV preparation and interview training, helping candidates present their qualifications and experience confidently when applying for UK nursing opportunities.
If you meet the eligibility requirements for this Practice Nurse position, carefully review the job requirements and prepare your application well before the 6 September 2026 closing date.
