Community Staff Nurse - Adult Nursing Services

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Employee support services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a compassionate Community Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients’ homes and community settings. Join a large multidisciplinary team within one of Scotland’s largest NHS organisations and contribute to improving patient independence and wellbeing.

The role requires current NMC registration and experience in clinical or community care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and relevant nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional standards
• Experience of delivering high-quality nursing care within a clinical or community environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and make sound clinical decisions
• Demonstrable leadership, problem-solving and team-working skills
• Good IT skills including the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications, with a full driving licence desirable for community-based working

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes for patients within the community setting
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions including wound care, catheter care, medication administration and palliative care support
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote positive health outcomes
• Manage and prioritise delegated workload effectively while responding to both planned and unplanned care needs
• Support health promotion, rehabilitation and the maintenance of independence for patients within the community
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with professional standards, policies and guidelines
• Contribute to the development and support of students, newly qualified nurses and other members of the nursing team

Skills

NMC Registration

Community Nursing

CPD Commitment

Strong Communication

Independent Working

Driving Licence

IT Skills

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

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.

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference within your local community? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic Community Staff Nurse to join our Adult Nursing Services team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care within patients' homes and community settings, supporting individuals to maintain their independence and wellbeing. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will develop a wide range of clinical skills while benefiting from the support, development opportunities, and career progression available within one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK. As a Community Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care whilst helping shape positive outcomes for patients and their families.

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 the interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Full-time, Permanent
• You will be based in the South Sector
• Working Pattern: From 0800-2000, including backshift, public holidays, and weekends to meet the needs of the service

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes for patients within the community setting
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions including wound care, catheter care, medication administration and palliative care support
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote positive health outcomes
• Manage and prioritise delegated workload effectively while responding to both planned and unplanned care needs
• Support health promotion, rehabilitation and the maintenance of independence for patients within the community
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with professional standards, policies and guidelines
• Contribute to the development and support of students, newly qualified nurses and other members of the nursing team

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration and relevant nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional standards
• Experience of delivering high-quality nursing care within a clinical or community environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and make sound clinical decisions
• Demonstrable leadership, problem-solving and team-working skills
• Good IT skills including the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications, with a full driving licence desirable for community-based working

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

Notated contact: Margaret Jackson, Senior Nurse Manager. Contact on 0141 232 2624 or [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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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