Community District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Lead

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to lead a district nursing team within Renfrewshire HSCP, delivering high-quality, person- and family-centred care in the community. The post combines clinical leadership with managerial responsibilities and requires travel across the community.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, and involves advanced clinical assessment, prescribing within scope, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC is required.
• SPQ Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing.
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (Level 11/Masters) or equivalent.
• V300 Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Demonstrable leadership and management competencies.
• Previous experience in a primary care or community nursing setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full current driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a District Nursing caseload with expert clinical assessment and care planning.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care at home and in community settings.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership, supervise staff and support quality improvement and risk management.
• Prescribe within scope of practice and ensure safe, effective case management.
• Promote evidence-based practice and improve patient outcomes while maintaining independence in the community.

Skills

Leadership & management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent & team work

IT skills

Priority management

Driving licence & travel

Advanced clinical assessment

CPD ongoing

Education

NMC registration

SPQ District Nursing Specialist Practitioner

SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (Level 11/Masters)

V300 Independent Prescribing

Tools

EPR systems

Email & Internet

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to lead a district nursing team within Renfrewshire HSCP, delivering high-quality, person- and family-centred care in the community. The post combines clinical leadership with managerial responsibilities and requires travel across the community.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, and involves advanced clinical assessment, prescribing within scope, and collaboration with