Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave+ holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join the Out of Hours Overnight Service. The post involves autonomous community nursing with multidisciplinary team collaboration, supporting District Nursing and delivering person-centred care to patients in community settings.

You will work 21:30–07:00, 31.5 hours per week on a permanent basis, with opportunities for development and involvement in CPD, revalidation and leadership of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Part 1 NMC Registration (or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing Experience)
• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of NMC Revalidation
• Knowledge of community nursing practice and patient-centred care
• Understanding of health promotion, rehabilitation and maintaining independent living
• Knowledge of local, regional and national nursing policies, procedures and guidelines
• IT skills including word processing, email and internet use
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of risk assessment and clinical record keeping
• Commitment to supporting students, newly qualified staff and colleagues' development
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations, including basic life support

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes under the direction of the District Nurse for community patients
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and manage delegated caseload activity in community settings
• Contribute to delivery of a responsive 24-hour nursing service
• Undertake risk assessments and maintain accurate clinical records
• Lead, supervise and support junior staff and students in practice
• Respond to emergency situations in line with policies

Skills

NMC Registration

CPD

Clinical leadership

Independent working

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Communication skills

IT skills

Emergency response

Education

NMC Registration Part 1

NMC Revalidation

Tools

Word Processing

Email

Internet use

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 Out of Hours (OOH) Overnight Service as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse. Working as part of the wider Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), the successful candidate will support the District Nursing Service in delivering high-quality, person-centred nursing care within community settings. The post holder will work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care that promotes independence and wellbeing.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Permanent - 31.5 Hours


• Mile End Centre - Paisley


• Working Pattern: 21:30-07:00 (7 nights from 14)

Key Responsibilities

The Community Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes under the direction of the District Nurse, ensuring care is tailored to the individual needs of patients, families and carers. The post holder will provide skilled nursing interventions within a community setting, support the management of delegated caseload activity, and contribute to the delivery of a responsive 24-hour nursing service. Responsibilities include undertaking risk assessments, maintaining accurate clinical records, supporting health promotion and rehabilitation, participating in quality improvement activities, audits and research, and ensuring care is delivered in line with local and national policies, professional standards and best practice guidance. The role also involves providing clinical leadership, supervising and supporting junior staff and students, participating in induction and preceptorship programmes, responding to emergency situations where required, and working collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and partner agencies to coordinate patient care and promote positive health outcomes.

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

• Registered Nurse with Part 1 NMC Registration (or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing Experience)


• Significant post-registration nursing experience


• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)


• Evidence of NMC Revalidation


• Knowledge of community nursing practice and patient-centred care


• Understanding of health promotion, rehabilitation and maintaining independent living


• Knowledge of local, regional and national nursing policies, procedures and guidelines


• IT skills including word processing, email and internet use


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions


• Strong leadership and supervisory skills


• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands


• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Experience of risk assessment and clinical record keeping


• Commitment to supporting students, newly qualified staff and colleagues' development


• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations, including basic life support

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.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Yvonne Owens, Team Lead, 07748622588, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process.

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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