Lead District Nurse Practitioner – Community Health

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is recruiting for a Lead Specialist Practitioner District Nurse in East Lothian, West Cluster, to lead and develop the District Nursing Service in the community. The post involves day-to-day management of staff, guiding clinical practice and collaborating with hospital at home to support early discharge.

The role requires PVG scheme membership/record and a flexible approach across Lothian to meet service demands. NHS Lothian values diversity and inclusion in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate the District Nursing Service within East Lothian and contribute to strategic development.
• PVG Scheme membership/record required to begin in post.
• Flexible working across Lothian to meet service demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead, co-ordinate and develop the District Nursing Service within East Lothian.
• Play a key role in preventing hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge to the community.

Job description

NHS Lothian is recruiting for a Lead Specialist Practitioner District Nurse in East Lothian, West Cluster, to lead and develop the District Nursing Service in the community. The post involves day-to-day management of staff, guiding clinical practice and collaborating with hospital at home to support early discharge.

The role requires PVG scheme membership/record and a flexible approach across Lothian to meet service demands. NHS Lothian values diversity and inclusion in healthcare delivery.