Community Staff Nurse - Community Nursing B5

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and learning & dev.

Enhanced pay for public holidays

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join the District Nursing Service. You will assess, plan and deliver nursing care in patients' homes, supporting independence and health promotion.

Permanent role based in Renfrewshire HSCP with 32.5 hours per week, including late shifts, weekends and public holidays. Visa sponsorship may be considered for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients within the community
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and support patients and carers to achieve independence
• Manage delegated caseload activities and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care
• Maintain accurate clinical records and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Support service improvement through audit, research, education and supervision of junior staff

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent working

Leadership

Decision making

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Knowledge of NMC Code

Emergency life support

Evidence-based practice

Mandatory training participation

Education

NMC registration (Part 1) or 2nd Level Registration

CPD evidence

NMC revalidation

Significant post-registration experience

Community/primary care experience

Tools

IT skills (word processing, email, internet)

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:

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.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa & Health and Care Worker visa

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

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Lindsay McNeil, District Nurse Team Lead, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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

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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.

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