Community Nursing Team Lead

NHS Scotland; Chapelhall, Coll; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Team Lead for Community Nursing to provide clinical leadership and operational management across Mull, Colonsay, Tiree and Coll. The role requires strategic vision to advance community nursing and high standards of care in a multi-site setting.

The successful candidate will be a first level Registered General Nurse with a specialist district nursing qualification, and will influence service model changes while supporting staff development and quality

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic influence to drive community nursing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of community nursing criteria, processes and NHSH policies.
• Ability to design and deliver new care models and pathways within an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational day-to-day management for the district nursing team.
• Influence and drive forward community nursing to achieve patient-centred outcomes.
• Support design and delivery of new models and pathways of care within the integrated service.

Skills

Leadership

Community Nursing knowledge

Policy knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

First level Registered General Nurse

District nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to take up the post of Team Lead for Community Nursing on the beautiful Inner Hebrides of Mull, Colonsay, Tiree and Coll to provide Clinical Leadership and Operational day to day management for the district nursing team.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual with the ability to provide professional and strategic leadership. The post holder will influence and drive forward Community Nursing to provide best possible patient centred outcomes. The post holder should be self-motivated, have an in-depth knowledge of Community Nursing, criteria, processes and NHSH policies. They will also have the ability to support the design and delivery of new models and pathways of care within the integrated team/ services and influence quality and a high standard of patient care.

This is a demanding, specialised role, requiring high levels of professional skills to work efficiently and effectively.

The post-holder will work flexibly in terms of location to develop and support other areas of team working within the Community Nursing service.

Flexible working pattern will be considered and base is negotiable. Consideration will be given to the right candidate being mainland based.

The post holder will be a first level Registered General Nurse and will hold a relevant specialist District nursing qualification.

Department Contact

Morven McPhillips

[e-mail]

Job Ref: 264360

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 22nd November 2026

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

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

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• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork