District Nurse Specialist Practitioner – Community Care

NHS Scotland; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting a District Nursing Specialist Practitioner to deliver high-quality, autonomous nursing care across the Stirling area. You will work with patients, carers and partners to plan and evaluate care within the community setting.

Role requires NMC registration, SPQ in District Nursing and V300 prescribing, plus leadership, communication and IT skills. Travel across the service area is expected.

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC.
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Master’s Level).
• V300 Independent Prescribing & Advanced Clinical Assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management competencies.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• IT skills: word processing/email/internet.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a primary care/community setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an accessible, high-quality nursing service to all age groups in the community, collaborating with patients, carers and agencies.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner with advanced District Nursing expertise.
• Coordinate workload and support district nursing team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans in line with NMC standards and data protection.
• Utilise risk assessment tools to identify and mitigate risks and report/incidents for learning.
• Support patients and families to improve health and independence and sustain 24-hour nursing provision.

Skills

Leadership & management competencies

Communication

IT skills (Word/Email/Internet)

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Primary care/community experience

Education

SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Master’s Level)

V300 Independent Prescribing & Advanced Clinical Assessment

Job description

NHS Scotland is recruiting a District Nursing Specialist Practitioner to deliver high-quality, autonomous nursing care across the Stirling area. You will work with patients, carers and partners to plan and evaluate care within the community setting.

Role requires NMC registration, SPQ in District Nursing and V300 prescribing, plus leadership, communication and IT skills. Travel across the service area is expected.