Community Nurse Clinical Team Lead

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks an experienced registered general nurse with a Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing to join the community nursing team. This role involves leading patient-centered care across multiple localities while working flexibly. Candidates should have a commitment to multidisciplinary work and adaptability to changes in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing.
• Registered with the UK NMC Register as RN1/RNA or RN2.
• Experience in community nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the community nursing team to deliver effective patient-centered care.
• Work flexibly over 7 days between 8:30 am and 10 pm.
• Support change and improvement within the service.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Multidisciplinary working

Change management

Education

Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing

Registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered general nurse with a Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) in District Nursing to join the community nursing team in the South Locality.

The successful candidate will be based in Kinross, Bridge of Earn, or Errol, and must be willing to travel across the locality as required to meet service needs.

The role involves working flexibly to lead the team in delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care between 8:30 am and 10 pm, over 7 days.

You will support the implementation of change and improvement within your team and assist in delivering the vision and values of PKHSCP and NHS Tayside.

Due to Health and Social Care integration, a commitment to multidisciplinary working and the ability to adapt and manage change within the service are essential.

Applicants must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register and hold a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing.

For informal enquiries, contact Scott Sweaton, Clinical and Professional Team Manager, at 07879451432.

Hours of work are 37 hours per week, from Monday to Sunday.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Additional Information for Candidates

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