Charge Nurse - District Nursing

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Charge Nurse to manage community patients and lead a nursing team. This role includes working night shifts and delivering unscheduled care to complex patients in their homes. Candidates should hold a valid nursing qualification with experience in community nursing being preferable.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid nursing qualification.
• Experience in community nursing preferred.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage community patients and deliver unscheduled care.
• Lead a team of qualified nursing staff.
• Work night shifts as the sole Registered Nurse on duty.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Team management

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Charge Nurse - District Nursing, Glasgow

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, and a wider population of 2.2 million including regional and national services.

Post hours:

• 1 x 10-hour night duty post
• 5 x variable shifts, totaling 32.5 hours

Post 1: The District Nurse Sister/Charge Nurse will manage community patients, lead a team of qualified nursing staff and health support workers, and work night shifts delivering unscheduled care to complex patients as the sole Registered Nurse on shift for 10 hours once per week.

Post 2: Five posts within the Out of Hours evening service from 17:00 to 22:00, 1-2 shifts per week, delivering unscheduled care to complex patients in their homes.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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