Advanced District Nurse Practitioner (Community Care)

NHS Forth Valley; Stirling; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Stirling invites applications for a District Nursing Specialist Practitioner. The post requires leading a community nursing service, delivering autonomous clinical care, coordinating workload, and maintaining robust records in line with NMC standards.

The role demands SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Master’s), V300 prescribing, and strong leadership. Travel within the service area is essential, with PVG screening and potential Annex 21 training.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC.
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Master’s Level).
• V300 Independent Prescribing & Advanced Clinical Assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management competencies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• IT skills: word processing, email, internet.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Previous experience in primary care/community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an accessible, high-quality, culturally sensitive nursing service to all age groups in the community.
• Function as an autonomous practitioner supporting the district nursing team.
• Coordinate workload and delegate tasks to staff in the district nursing team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans per NMC standards and data protection requirements.
• Utilise clinical and environmental risk assessment tools and report incidents.
• Support patients, relatives and carers to achieve optimum health and independence.
• Establish and maintain systems for a 24-hour nursing service.
• Apply a systematic, flexible approach to problem-solving within home care settings.

Skills

Current NMC registration

SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nsg

V300 Independent Prescribing

Leadership & management

CPD evidence

IT skills

Verbal & written communication

Deadline management

Initiative & self-motivation

Problem solving

Team working

Primary care/community experience

Job description

NHS Scotland in Stirling invites applications for a District Nursing Specialist Practitioner. The post requires leading a community nursing service, delivering autonomous clinical care, coordinating workload, and maintaining robust records in line with NMC standards.

The role demands SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Master’s), V300 prescribing, and strong leadership. Travel within the service area is essential, with PVG screening and potential Annex 21 training.