Community Nursing Team Leader - District Nursing

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Community Nursing Team Leader to join Renfrewshire HSCP. You will lead a dedicated community nursing team, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care within patients’ homes and communities.

You must hold an active NMC pin and SPQ or equivalent, with proven leadership and change management skills to drive service improvement, supervise staff and contribute to governance, workforce planning and partnership working.

Qualifications

• First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• SPQ qualification or equivalent level of competence with relevant community nursing experience
• Significant leadership or supervisory experience within an NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary working across services, organisations and partner agencies
• Proven ability to lead change, manage performance and support service improvement programmes
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to manage complex situations
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of healthcare systems, report writing and an understanding of governance, risk and budget management principles

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and day‑to‑day operational management of the community nursing team
• Support staff development through supervision, appraisal, mentoring and performance management processes
• Promote high‑quality, safe and effective patient‑centred care across all areas of service delivery
• Lead and contribute to service redesign, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities
• Monitor workforce deployment, staffing levels and service performance to ensure effective service provision
• Manage incidents, complaints, audits and risk assessments while ensuring compliance with organisational policies
• Develop effective partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, GP practices, social care colleagues and external agencies

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

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Community Nursing Team Leader within Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a rewarding leadership role where you will support the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care while leading and developing a dedicated community nursing team. Working within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, support innovation and make a meaningful difference to patients receiving care within their own homes and communities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care while supporting staff to achieve their full potential. If you are passionate about leadership, service improvement and delivering excellent standards of care.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full Time, Permanent
• You will be based in Renfrewshire HSCP
• Working Pattern: 5 days, usually Monday-Friday, but may be occasional requirement to work weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and day‑to‑day operational management of the community nursing team
• Support staff development through supervision, appraisal, mentoring and performance management processes
• Promote high‑quality, safe and effective patient‑centred care across all areas of service delivery
• Lead and contribute to service redesign, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities
• Monitor workforce deployment, staffing levels and service performance to ensure effective service provision
• Manage incidents, complaints, audits and risk assessments while ensuring compliance with organisational policies
• Develop effective partnerships with multidisciplinary teams, GP practices, social care colleagues and external agencies

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

• First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• SPQ qualification or equivalent level of competence with relevant community nursing experience
• Significant leadership or supervisory experience within an NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary working across services, organisations and partner agencies
• Proven ability to lead change, manage performance and support service improvement programmes
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to manage complex situations
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of healthcare systems, report writing and an understanding of governance, risk and budget management principles

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

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

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.