District Nurse Specialist Practitioner - Community Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 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 and benefits

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to lead a Renfrewshire Day Community Nursing Service. The post involves clinical leadership, expert assessments, and coordinating community care across teams.

The role includes managing a diverse caseload, supporting palliative care, and ensuring safe, high-quality care in patients' homes and community settings. Travel across the community is required.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC.
• Specialist Practitioner qualification in District Nursing (or equivalent).
• Advancing Practice (Level 11/Masters) in District Nursing or equivalent.
• V300 Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Ongoing CPD evidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a District Nursing caseload with expert clinical assessment and care planning.
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams for complex conditions.
• Support palliative and end-of-life care and prescribing within scope.
• Oversee day-to-day management of nursing staff and professional development.
• Lead quality improvement, risk management and service development.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and management

Independent working

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

IT skills (email, internet, EPRs)

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritisation and time management

Driving licence and travel

Education

NMC registration

SPQ Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing

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

V300 Prescribing Qualification

Advanced Clinical Assessment

CPD evidence

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 a District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to join the Day Community Nursing Service within Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced District Nurse to lead and support a district nursing team delivering high-quality, person and family-centred care within the community. Working collaboratively with Clinical Team Leaders and multidisciplinary partners, the successful candidate will provide both clinical and managerial leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and coordinated care across a diverse caseload. Community travel is an essential component of the role.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent Role

Renfrewshire HSCP

36 Hours per week (Monday to Sunday 0800 - 1730)

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will lead and manage a District Nursing caseload, providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, decision-making and leadership to ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered in patients' homes and community settings. The role involves coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, managing complex and long-term conditions, supporting palliative and end-of-life care, undertaking advanced clinical assessments and prescribing within scope of practice, and ensuring safe, effective case management. The District Nurse will oversee the day-to-day management of nursing staff, supervise and develop team members, support quality improvement activities, lead risk management, contribute to service development, and ensure compliance with professional, organisational and legislative standards. The successful candidate will act as a clinical expert, advocate for patients and carers, and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and maintain independence within the community.

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

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• SPQ Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing (or equivalent)
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (Level 11/Masters Level) or equivalent qualification
• V300 Independent Prescribing Qualification
• Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Demonstrable leadership and management competencies
• Previous experience working within a primary care or community nursing setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competent IT skills, including email, internet and electronic patient record systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Full current driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the community

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

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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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