LW232792 - District Nurse Team Leader

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Aberdeen City is seeking a District Nurse Team Leader for its South Locality Community Nursing Teams. This permanent position offers responsibilities for managing community nursing teams and ensuring quality care is provided. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a commitment to continuous professional development. The role includes a structured preceptorship programme to aid transition into the position.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive preceptorship programme

Qualifications

• Motivated to lead busy teams with energy and innovation.
• Aspiring for continuous quality improvement and transformational change.
• Car owner/driver with a current driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage South Torry and South Airyhall Community Nursing Teams.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and support.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

District Nurse Team Leader

Band 7 – 37 hours per week

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a District Nurse Team Leader for the South Locality Community Nursing Teams within Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a permanent post designed to strengthen collaboration and ensure consistent leadership across the locality.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week and be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of South Torry and South Airyhall Community Nursing Teams, providing effective leadership, supervision, and support to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care is delivered across the community.

Successful candidates will also be supported through a structured preceptorship programme to aid their transition and professional development.

Qualifications

Candidates should be motivated to lead very busy teams with energy, innovation and compassion, aspiring for continuous quality improvement and transformational change.

Candidates should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and be keen to further develop leadership and management qualities.

Car owner/driver with current driving licence required.

Professional Development

We offer and encourage opportunities for professional and personal development through annual appraisals and regular training opportunities.

Interview Information

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th December 2025.

Contact

Please direct any informal enquiries to Bethan Murdoch, Deputy Chief Nurse (South Locality), Aberdeen City HSCP, email: [e-mail].

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