Community Nurse - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse to join their Specialist Children’s Services team. This vital role involves delivering compassionate nursing care to children in the community, collaborating with families and various health agencies. You will assess care needs, create tailored care plans, and empower families to provide care at home. Working Monday to Friday, this fixed-term position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young patients and their families. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NMC UK pin.
• Requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, culturally sensitive nursing care to children aged 0-19.
• Assess care needs and develop family-centered care plans.

Skills

Registered Nurse with NMC

Evidence of continued professional development

Good communication skills

Current driver’s license

Job description

Community Nurse - Specialist Children’s Services

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Job Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs around 40,000 staff providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to over 1.15 million people, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Requirements: You must hold a current NMC UK pin to be considered. This is a fixed-term position until 16/12/2025, with a Monday-Friday shift pattern.

Position Details

The Glasgow Community Children’s Nursing Team has a 1.0 WTE fixed-term Band 5 Staff Nurse post (37 hours/week). The team operates Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. The role involves providing high-quality, culturally sensitive nursing care to children aged 0-19 in the community, working in partnership with families and other agencies.

You will assess care needs, develop and evaluate family-centered care plans, and support parents and carers through advice, training, and empowerment to care for children at home or in community settings. Collaboration with various health and social care agencies is essential, and you will work across NHS Greater Glasgow area.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Good communication skills
• Current driver’s license and access to a car

This role requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, contact Elizabeth Gillespie, Team Leader, at 0141 201 0120 or 07930 893344. Details for application support are in the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. We are a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military community applications.

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