Community Staff Nurse - Community Nursing (North West)

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit

Study bursaries and learning

Flexible working options

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the community, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary team to deliver a 24-hour service.

The post requires an active NMC pin, independent working, and a commitment to flexible hours across weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Understanding of district nursing practice and community-based care delivery.
• Knowledge of health promotion and determinants of ill health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for district nursing caseload.
• Provide skilled clinical interventions and manage workload.
• Lead and supervise staff and students; participate in audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Communication

Education

NMC Registration

Community health knowledge

Tools

Basic Life Support

Data protection & record-keeping

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.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join the District Nursing Service. Working alongside the District Nurse Sister/Charge Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients within the community. You will provide skilled nursing interventions, support patients and their families to maintain independence, and work collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals. This role requires the ability to work independently and autonomously while contributing to a responsive service that operates 365 days a year and supports patients with a wide range of complex health needs.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Contract
• Part-time position (21.6 hours per week)
• Location based in Possilpark Health and Care Centre & Partick Community Centre for Health
• Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Public Holidays and Out of Hours
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key responsibilities:

The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients within the district nursing caseload, ensuring care is evidence-based, person-centred and developed in partnership with patients, families and carers. Working under the direction of the District Nurse Sister/Charge Nurse, you will deliver skilled clinical interventions, manage and prioritise your own workload, support the effective use of resources, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality 24-hour nursing service. You will provide clinical leadership, support junior staff and students, participate in audits, research and quality improvement activities, maintain accurate clinical records, comply with professional and organisational policies, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The role also involves responding appropriately to emergency situations, promoting health and wellbeing, supporting discharge planning, developing care packages, and contributing to the continuous improvement of district nursing services.

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Knowledge of the NMC Code, legal and ethical frameworks, and relevant healthcare legislation.
• Understanding of district nursing practice and community-based care delivery.
• Knowledge of health promotion, health improvement and the determinants of ill health.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care programmes.
• Experience of managing patients with complex healthcare needs, including palliative and chronic disease care.
• Understanding of risk assessment processes and incident reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of local, regional and national policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Competence in maintaining accurate clinical records in line with NMC standards and data protection requirements.
• Basic Life Support skills and ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and participation in mandatory training.
• Experience of supporting, supervising or mentoring students and junior staff.
• Understanding of clinical audit, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Effective communication, team working and partnership-building skills across healthcare agencies.

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

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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.