District Nurse

NHS Scotland; Forth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a qualified specialist practitioner for a permanent band 6 position in District nursing. This role, based in Falkirk, requires a minimum of 29.6 hours up to 37 hours per week with weekend and shift work. Ideal candidates will possess a District Nursing qualification, relevant community nursing experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The successful applicant should also show an interest in quality improvement and policy implementation. Travel within the service area is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of relevant experience within community nursing.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the service delivery area.
• Desirable experience in leading/managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care within the District nursing service.
• Communicate effectively with different professional groups.
• Implement national policies locally.

Skills

Good communicator

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team management

Caseload management

Interest in quality improvement

Education

District Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a qualified specialist practitioner within the District nursing service in Falkirk Community Health Partnership.

This is a permanent band 6 post as per Agenda for change and the contracted hours are a minimum of 29.6 - 37 hours per week. Weekend working and variable shift pattern is required on a flexible rotational basis.

The post holder will have a District Nursing qualification (degree or diploma) and have relevant experience within community nursing.

It is desirable that you have some experience in leading/ managing a team and also in caseload management. You must be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to work with different professional groups. It is desirable that the successful applicant should be able to demonstrate an interest in quality improvement work and change management. They should also have a good awareness of national policies and a willingness to take an active lead in the implementation of these policies locally.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Informal Enquiries to Claire O’Neil, Community Nurse Team Leader on 07989232075 or Angela Bell Community Nurse Team Leader on 07717541935.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.