Community Staff Nurse

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Annual leave 27+ days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for two Band 5 Community Staff Nurse positions in Renfrewshire HSCP. The roles involve delivering high-quality nursing care in patients' homes and community settings, supporting independence and health promotion.

Successful candidates will have a first-level Adult Nursing qualification, NMC registration, CPD, and community care experience. Roles include shifts across 08:00–21:30, with weekend/public holiday coverage, in a

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with first-level Adult Nursing qualification and NMC registration
• Evidence of CPD, NMC revalidation and ongoing professional development
• Experience in community or primary care settings
• Strong IT, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead when required
• Collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of NMC Code and relevant legislation
• Ability to respond to emergencies and provide basic life support
• Commitment to continuous service improvement and governance

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients in community settings
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and support patients and carers to maintain independence
• Manage delegated caseloads and contribute to service improvement and audit

Education

First-level Adult Nursing qualification

CPD evidence

NMC Revalidation

Significant post-registration nursing experience

Community or primary care experience

IT skills (word processing, email, internet)

Excellent verbal and written communication

Independent working

Leadership and decision-making

Problem-solving ability

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Knowledge of NMC Code and legislation

Emergency response ability / BLS

Commitment to evidence-based practice

Willingness for mandatory training

Job description

Community Staff Nurse - Community Nursing
Job reference: 261977
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 01/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 1 x 36 Hours, 1 x 28.8 Hours
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Community Nursing

Job Advert
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:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse. This role is ideal for a motivated nurse who holds a first-level Adult Nursing qualification and is passionate about delivering high-quality care within community settings. Working as part of the wider Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), you will provide skilled nursing care to patients in their own homes and community locations, supporting independence, health promotion, rehabilitation and effective management of nursing needs.

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
2 x Permanent Roles (1x 36 Hours, 1 x 28.8 Hours)
Renfrewshire HSCP, Renfrewshire House
Hours of Service 08.00 - 21.30 (Will also include late shifts, weekends and public holidays)

Key responsibilities:
As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work under the direction and supervision of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients within the community. You will provide skilled nursing interventions, support patients and carers to achieve optimum health and independence, manage delegated caseload activities, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred nursing service. The role requires autonomous working, effective prioritisation of workload, participation in risk assessment and management, maintenance of accurate clinical records, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure coordinated patient care. You will also contribute to service improvement through audit, research, education, mentorship, supervision of junior staff and support for nursing students and newly qualified nurses.

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

• Part 1 NMC Registration, or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Evidence of NMC Revalidation
• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Experience of working within a community or primary care environment
• IT skills, including word processing, email and internet use
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of NMC Code, professional standards and relevant legislation
• Ability to respond to emergency situations, including providing basic life support
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance and continuous service improvement
• Willingness to participate in mandatory training, clinical supervision and personal development planning

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.

• 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

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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Supporting Documents: GGC 261977 Job Description (PDF)