Community Staff Nurse - Community Nursing B5

NHS Scotland; Paisley; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Résumé du poste

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse. You will deliver high-quality care in patients’ homes and community settings, supporting independence and health promotion under the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner supervision.

The role requires NMC registration and community nursing experience, with flexible hours including occasional late shifts, weekends and public holidays; visa

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC (Part 1) or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing experience.
• Evidence of CPD and NMC Revalidation.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience in community or primary care.

Responsabilités

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in the community.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and support patients and carers to independence.
• Manage delegated caseloads and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Contribute to service improvement through audit, education and mentorship.

Connaissances

Verbal and written communication

Independent working

Leadership and decision-making

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

NMC Code knowledge

Emergency response (BLS)

Formation

Part 1 NMC Registration

2nd Level Registration (General Nursing)

CPD / Continuing Professional Development

NMC Revalidation

Outils

IT skills (word processing, email, internet)

Description du poste

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

Permanent Role

Renfrewshire HSCP, Renfrewshire House

32.5 Hours Per Week – 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.

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

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

We understand the importance of work‑life balance and are 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.