Community Staff Nurse B5

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a live NMC-registered Staff Nurse to join the NE District Nursing Service in Glasgow. This full-time post involves delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care in patients' homes, working autonomously within a skilled multidisciplinary team, and contributing to ongoing service improvements.

The role offers flexible working options, professional development support, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration (Part 1 or equivalent).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and NMC revalidation.
• Ability to work independently in community setting and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers, and teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the service area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients within the community caseload in partnership with patients, families and carers.
• Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of evidence-based care programmes.
• Provide skilled clinical interventions, including complex nursing procedures and management of long-term conditions.
• Work autonomously while supporting the District Nurse and wider team to ensure continuity and quality of care delivery.
• Respond effectively to both planned and unscheduled care needs, prioritising urgent patient requirements.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards, policies and guidelines.
• Contribute to team development through mentoring, supervision and participation in audits, training and service improvement activities.

Skills

NMC registration

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification (RN) or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full-time Staff Nurses to join the NE District Nursing Service within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK’s largest and most innovative healthcare organisations. This is a rewarding community-based role where you will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care across a diverse patient population. Working autonomously and as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will support individuals to remain independent within their own homes. You will play a vital role in delivering responsive, compassionate care, including urgent and unscheduled interventions. NHSGGC is committed to your professional development, wellbeing and flexible working, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your nursing career. If you are passionate about community nursing and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Please See Below For More Details

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full Time, Permanent

Base Location: Bridgeton Health Centre

Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm, with participation in a weekend and public holiday rota

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients within the community caseload in partnership with patients, families and carers
• Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of evidence‑based care programmes tailored to individual patient needs
• Provide skilled clinical interventions, including complex nursing procedures and management of long‑term conditions
• Work autonomously while supporting the District Nurse and wider team to ensure continuity and quality of care delivery
• Respond effectively to both planned and unscheduled care needs, prioritising urgent patient requirements
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards, policies and guidelines
• Contribute to team development through mentoring, supervision and participation in audits, training and service improvement activities

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

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration (Part 1 or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and NMC revalidation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work independently, manage workload and make sound clinical decisions in a community setting
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving and teamwork abilities
• Competent IT skills, including use of digital systems for clinical documentation and communication
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the service area

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

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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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