District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) - Community Nursing

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Annual leave 27 days

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to provide professional leadership and expert district nursing care in community settings in Glasgow. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, coordinate care, and deliver high-quality, person-centred services to adults in patients’ homes.

The role requires autonomous clinical decision-making, advanced assessment skills, and prescriber qualifications; 24/7 community nursing service delivery is expected

Qualifications

• Current registration with NMC
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Masters 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 work to challenging deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous experience in primary care/community setting

Responsibilities

• The post holder will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.
• The post holder will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to support and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.
• The post holder will be a registered nurse with specialist district nursing qualification who supports in delivering care to patients within the caseload in Out of Hours period.
• The post holder will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.
• The post holder will coordinate workload and delegate work to other staff, and provide support to other members of district nursing team.
• The District Nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365-days a year. The service does not operate a waiting list; however, care needs are prioritised to be able to respond to both planned and unplanned care. This includes the ability to respond timeously to unscheduled care requests for those patients who require urgent district nursing intervention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomous decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Current NMC Registration

SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Masters Level)

V300 Independent Prescribing & Advanced Clinical Assessment

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 to be considered for this post.

The District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) provides professional leadership and clinical expertise within the District Nursing Service, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults within community settings. The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of complex nursing care, supporting patients to maintain independence and achieve the best possible health outcomes within their own homes.

As the caseload holder, the District Nurse leads and manages a multidisciplinary approach to care, working closely with patients, families, carers, social care services, GPs and other healthcare professionals to coordinate safe, effective and holistic care. The role involves managing patients with a range of complex health needs, including chronic disease management, palliative and end-of-life care, complex wound management, venous access devices, tracheostomy care and other specialist clinical interventions.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the District Nursing Team, supporting and supervising registered nurses, assistant practitioners and healthcare support workers, while ensuring the effective allocation of resources and delivery of services across a 24-hour, seven-day community nursing service. The role requires autonomous decision-making, advanced clinical assessment skills, risk management, caseload coordination and nurse prescribing within scope of practice.

A current driving license essential. PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check is require

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

• You will be based at Glasgow City HSCP


• Shift pattern for this psot are Mon-Sun various hours between 1700-21:30, weekend rota and public holiday cover


• Full Time Contract (36 hours per week)


• Permanent Contract

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.


• The post holder will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to support and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.


• The post holder will be a registered nurse with specialist district nursing qualification who supports in delivering care to patients within the caseload in Out of Hours period.


• The post holder will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.


• The post holder will coordinate workload and delegate work to other staff, and provide support to other members of district nursing team.


• The District Nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365-days a year. The service does not operate a waiting list; however, care needs are prioritised to be able to respond to both planned and unplanned care. This includes the ability to respond timeously to unscheduled care requests for those patients who require urgent district nursing intervention.

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

• Current registration with NMC


• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 Masters 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 (both verbal and written)


• Ability to work to challenging deadlines


• Ability to work on own initiative


• Problem-solving skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Previous experience in primary care/community setting

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.

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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