Community Staff Nurse

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran invites applications for a Community Staff Nurse (Band 5) in the District Nursing team based at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick. The post is permanent, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a weekend commitment and pro rata across the week.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a variety of community clients, with responsibility for caseload management in the absence of the Charge Nurse. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in community or district nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for community clients.
• Manage caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse and supervise staff as required.
• Demonstrate initiative and lone-working capability across community settings.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records and participate in relevant training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Initiative

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC Registration

Job description

Community Staff Nurse

Job reference: 262762

Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Job closing date: 02/11/2026

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 36

Location: Biggart Hospital, Prestwick

Department: District Nursing

Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse within our District Nursing team – team 9, based at Biggart Hospital, Prestwick.

Hours

36 hrs per week. Mon – Fri 0830-1700 pro rata with a weekend working commitment.

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do

You will have experience working as a qualified registered Nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a variety of client groups in the community setting, previous community experience is desirable.

You will be responsible for the management of the caseload in the absence of the Charge Nurse including supervision and deployment of staff. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC Registration
• The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology
• Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence
• Additional skills such as; continuous subcutaneous infusion in management of symptom control at end of life, central venous access device maintenance and care (exc renal), complex wound care including leg ulcer assessment and ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement are desirable.

Contact

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.

Right to Work

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Additional information for candidates

• Apply through our website via NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.