Community Staff Nurse - Adult Nursing Services - B5

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible working options

NHS discounts

Employee support

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a motivated Community Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in patients' homes and local settings. You will work with district nursing teams and a broad network of health and social care professionals to support independence and positive outcomes.

The role requires a live NMC UK pin, a full UK driving license, and a commitment to continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a First Level Registered Nurse or equivalent registration with relevant nursing experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound clinical decisions within a community setting.
• Effective leadership, organisational and workload management skills.
• Good IT skills including experience of using email, electronic records and digital systems.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to patients within the community, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes in partnership with patients, families and carers.
• Manage and prioritise a delegated workload, responding to both planned and unplanned patient needs.
• Support patients to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence through clinical interventions, education and health promotion.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with professional, legal and organisational standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, statutory agencies and voluntary organisations to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Provide support, supervision and mentorship to students, newly qualified staff and junior team members.

Skills

NMC Registration

Communication skills

Independent working

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

NMC Registration/First Level Nurse

Tools

Electronic health records

Digital systems

Email usage

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

Full UK Driving License Required for this post.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Are you a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference within your local community? As a Community Staff Nurse within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community settings, supporting them to maintain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes. Working alongside district nursing teams and a wide range of health and social care professionals, you will play an important role in providing skilled clinical interventions and supporting patients, families and carers through every stage of their care journey. Join Scotland's largest NHS Board and be part of a service that values innovation, professional development and excellence in patient care.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based within Renfrewshire HSCP
• Working Pattern: 2 days over 7

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to patients within the community, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes in partnership with patients, families and carers
• Manage and prioritise a delegated workload, responding to both planned and unplanned patient needs
• Support patients to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence through clinical interventions, education and health promotion
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with professional, legal and organisational standards
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, statutory agencies and voluntary organisations to coordinate care and support discharge planning
• Provide support, supervision and mentorship to students, newly qualified staff and junior team members

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

• Current NMC registration as a First Level Registered Nurse or equivalent registration with relevant nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound clinical decisions within a community setting
• Effective leadership, organisational and workload management skills
• Good IT skills including experience of using email, electronic records and digital systems
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while delivering high-quality patient care

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

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact: Sharon Stewart, District Nurse Team Lead, on 07483 732 469 or [e-mail]

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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