Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing

NHS Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced District Nurse to deliver patient-centred care in home settings and communities. You will work autonomously as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, applying strong clinical knowledge and compassionate care to meet diverse community needs.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract with a 36-hour week across four 9-hour shifts, based at Clydebank Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid first-level Adult Nursing qualification/degree.
• Strong clinical and theoretical knowledge.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to provide compassionate and person-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing interventions across a broad range of clinical needs as an autonomous practitioner.
• Assess and meet the needs of individuals within the community and home settings.
• Collaborate with a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through ongoing development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent practitioner

Compassionate care

Clinical knowledge

Education

Adult Nursing degree

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 District Nursing Service delivers skilled nursing interventions across a broad range of clinical needs, providing compassionate, person-centred care that places individuals and those important to them at the heart of all decision‑making.

You will practise as an independent and autonomous practitioner, supported by a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a wider multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to people in their own homes or homely settings. A commitment to ongoing professional development and a genuine passion for community nursing are essential.

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

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

• This is a full-time permanent position
• The working pattern is four 9-hour shifts over 7 days, providing a 36-hour working week
• The post is based at Clydebank Health Centre / West Dunbartonshire HSCP. .
• The role involves working across the community and delivering care to people in their own homes or homely settings.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide skilled nursing interventions across a broad range of clinical needs, working as an independent and autonomous practitioner to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.

You will use your theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise to assess and meet the needs of individuals within the community, working collaboratively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care while contributing to decision‑making that places individuals and those important to them at the centre of care and you will maintain your professional knowledge and skills through ongoing development.

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

• Registered Nurse with a valid first-level Adult Nursing qualification/degree.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in nursing.
• Knowledge of community nursing and delivering care within patients' own homes or homely settings.
• Ability to practise independently and autonomously.
• Strong clinical and theoretical knowledge.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to provide compassionate and person-centred care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to 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.

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

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.