Community Nurse

NHS Grampian; Insch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Training and development opportunities

Rural working environment in Garioch

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Garioch District Nursing Team in Insch on a permanent part-time basis. The role covers in-home nursing care, working within a small experienced team to deliver person-centred care to patients in their own homes.

The post is 14.4 hours per week (2 days) with a 08:30–17:00 shift and a 1 in 6 weekend rota. A full UK driving licence and vehicle access are essential for visiting patients across the rural Garioch area.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current registration.
• Experience in community/district nursing preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle access essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred nursing care in patients' homes.
• Work closely with Garioch District Nursing Team and health/social care services.
• Deliver high-quality care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Community nursing

Communication

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Community Nurse (Band 5)

Garioch District Nursing Team, Insch

14.4 hours per week (2 days)

Shift pattern: 08:30am to 5:00pm, 1 in 6 weekend rota participation

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive District Nursing Team based in Insch.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a part-time role with great work-life balance whilst delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes. Working within a small, experienced team, you will provide person-centred nursing care and work closely with colleagues across health and social care services.

Whether you have community nursing experience or are looking to develop your skills in a rewarding and varied community setting, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive team environment
• Permanent part-time post (2 days per week)
• Varied and rewarding community nursing role
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• Beautiful rural working environment within the Garioch area

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Ali Thomson Team Leader, Garioch District Nursing Team 07771 658619 [e-mail]

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.

Additional information for candidates

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Application deadline:

03/11/2026

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

About NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.