Nurse Team Leader - District Nursing

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Employee development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Nurse Team Leader to support the Senior Nurse Manager in delivering safe, effective and person-centred Adult Nursing services within East Dunbartonshire HSCP. The role focuses on District Nursing with leadership across the community setting.

You will contribute to quality improvement, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and drive high standards of care while promoting flexible working options aligned to service needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Relevant community nursing experience.
• Relevant clinical leadership experience.
• Knowledge of delivering safe, effective and person-centred nursing care.
• Understanding of quality improvement approaches in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Nurse Manager in the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred Adult Nursing services.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership within the community nursing environment, with a specific focus on the District Nursing service.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality community nursing services.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Community nursing

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic and values-driven Adult Community Nursing Leadership Team within East Dunbartonshire HSCP. As a Nurse Team Leader, you will support the Senior Nurse Manager in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred Adult Nursing services, using a quality improvement approach with a specific focus on the District Nursing service. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide strong clinical and professional leadership and contribute to the continued development of high-quality community nursing services

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

• This is a permanent post, working full-time hours (36)
• The post is 36 hours per week, worked over 5 shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Based within East Dunbartonshire HSCP, supporting Adult Community Nursing services with a specific focus on District Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Senior Nurse Manager in the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred Adult Nursing services. Provide clinical and professional leadership within the community nursing environment, with a specific focus on the District Nursing service.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality community nursing services. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote effective service delivery and positive outcomes for patients and service users.

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

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Relevant community nursing experience.
• Relevant clinical leadership experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of delivering safe, effective and person-centred nursing care.
• Understanding of quality improvement approaches within healthcare.
• Ability to provide effective clinical and professional leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality Adult Community Nursing services.

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

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Caroline Lilley, Senior Nurse Manager - Telephone: [phone] - Email:

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