Lead District Nurse Specialist Practitioner (Community)

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries and learning & devopm.

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to lead a community nursing team in Renfrewshire. The role focuses on expert clinical assessment, care planning and delivering person-centred care in patients' homes, with travel across the community and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The post involves clinical leadership, advanced prescribing within scope, and ensuring safe, effective case management while supporting quality improvement and learning

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a District Nursing caseload, providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, decision-making and leadership
• Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Manage complex and long-term conditions and support palliative and end-of-life care
• Undertake advanced clinical assessments and prescribing within scope of practice
• Oversee day-to-day management of nursing staff and supervise team members
• Support quality improvement activities and lead risk management
• Contribute to service development and ensure compliance with standards
• Advocate for patients and carers and promote evidence-based practice

Skills

Leadership and management

CPD ongoing

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving and decision-making

Independent working and MDT teamwork

IT skills (EPR, email, internet)

Driving licence and travel across the

Education

NMC registration

SPQ Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing

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

V300 Independent Prescribing

Advanced Clinical Assessment skills

Tools

Electronic patient records (EPR)

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to lead a community nursing team in Renfrewshire. The role focuses on expert clinical assessment, care planning and delivering person-centred care in patients' homes, with travel across the community and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The post involves clinical leadership, advanced prescribing within scope, and ensuring safe, effective case management while supporting quality improvement and learning