Community nurse - older peoples service B5

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is inviting applications for a Community Nurse based in Glasgow, working 22.5 hours per week across home visits and residential settings. You will support the District Nurse, deliver a range of clinical interventions, and help patients stay independent in their preferred place of care.

The role requires experience in caring for patients with long‑term conditions, wound management, and end‑of‑life care, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience caring for patients in their homes or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions and healthcare to patients in their homes and residential care settings.
• Support the District Nurse in the delivery and management of patient care.
• Assist with the management of long‑term conditions.
• Deliver wound care and end‑of‑life care.
• Promote patient independence and wellbeing.
• Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Support safe and timely discharge from hospital services.

Skills

Driving licence

Independence

Teamwork

Clinical intervention

Wound care

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Community Nurse within Glasgow District Nursing Services, providing a range of clinical interventions and healthcare to patients in their own homes and residential care settings. You will support the District Nurse in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, helping patients maintain independence and remain in their preferred place of care.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent, part-time 22.5 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday to Sunday shifts, including weekends and backshifts

Base location: Govan Health Centre

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions and healthcare to patients in their homes and residential care settings.
• Support the District Nurse in the delivery and management of patient care.
• Assist with the management of long‑term conditions.
• Deliver wound care and end‑of‑life care.
• Promote patient independence and wellbeing.
• Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Support safe and timely discharge from hospital services.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Previous NHS experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of caring for patients with long‑term conditions.
• Understanding of wound management and end‑of‑life care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Louise Mckendrick, DCN - [e-mail] - 0141 232 7113

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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