Community Nurse

Nhs Grampian; Turriff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 5 Community Nurse based in Formartine, Turriff. The post covers flexible care across the Formartine locality, delivering person-centred nursing at patients' homes within the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

You will work independently and within a supportive MDT, focusing on preventing hospital admissions and promoting independence, while maintaining high standards of documentation and care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid UK registration and driving licence.
• Experience delivering home-based or community nursing care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes within Formartine.
• Manage a defined caseload and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation; use IT systems as required.

Skills

Nursing

Community care

Independent practice

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Morse

EMIS

VISION

Job description

Band 5 Community Nurse (22.5 Hours per Week)

Formartine Community Nursing Team - Turriff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Community Nurse to join the Formartine Community Nursing Team.

Based at Turriff, the successful candidate will work flexibly across the Formartine locality in line with service needs, delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care within the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to manage a defined caseload and deliver skilled nursing care to patients within their own homes. Working both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in promoting independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admission and supporting patients to remain at home whenever possible.

We are looking for a nurse with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills who is able to prioritise workload effectively and work confidently as a lone practitioner. You should be motivated, adaptable and committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care in a community setting.

The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced team of Community Nurses, Senior Community Nurses and District Nurses, with opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical and professional skills.

Experience of using clinical IT systems, including MORSE, EMIS and VISION, is desirable, together with accurate electronic record keeping and a commitment to maintaining high standards of documentation.

A comprehensive induction programme will be provided and tailored to individual learning and development needs.

Essential:

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Interviews will take place on 1st December 2026.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Jodi Drummond, District Nurse Team Lead - [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.