Senior community nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a motivated Band 6 District Nurse in Helensburgh & Lomond to join their community nursing team. The role offers a 12-month development pathway into a leadership position while delivering person-centered care. Candidates should be registered nurses with community experience and excellent communication skills. The post includes a supportive environment for professional growth amid a picturesque location, enhancing your practice while serving the local community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Exciting location in Helensburgh

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Community experience enrolled in NES Integrated Community Nursing Pathway.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Develop advanced care planning and decision-making skills.
• Engage in leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Enrolled in post-registration education

Tools

Electronic record-keeping systems

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join our Helensburgh & Lomond District Nursing Team as a Band 6 District Nurse – Development Post (Annex 21).

This post offers a supported development pathway into a District Nurse leadership role within a busy, forward‑thinking community nursing team. The successful applicant will work within a supervised and structured development framework while undertaking the NES Integrated Community Nursing Pathway (including V300 Prescribing) or an equivalent recognised qualification.

The Helensburgh & Lomond locality covers a mixed urban and rural population of around 26,000 patients across five GP practices. The team delivers complex, person‑centred care seven days per week, including palliative and end‑of‑life care for over 95% of patients who choose to die at home.

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to high‑quality, person‑centred care within a defined caseload under supervision.
• Develop and contribute to advanced care planning, and decision‑making skills in line with the District Nursing competency framework.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective care delivery.
• Engage in leadership development and quality improvement initiatives as part of the training period.

Development Framework

This is a 12‑month development post under Agenda for Change Annex 21. During this period, the post‑holder will:

• Be remunerated at 75% of the Band 6 maximum rate while completing the required qualification and competencies.
• Work under supervision, progressing toward full caseload management responsibilities.
• On successful completion of the programme and competency sign‑off, assimilate to a substantive Band 6 District Nurse role and salary.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Community experience and a currently enrolled in post‑registration education such as NES Integrated Community Nursing Pathway (including V300) or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, clinical, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in community nursing or leadership.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Competency in electronic record‑keeping and care planning systems.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team committed to professional growth and delivering safe, compassionate, high‑quality care. This role supports NHS Highland’s commitment to developing advanced community nursing practice and succession planning within the workforce.

Helensburgh & Lomond offers a stunning location to live and work, combining coastal scenery, community spirit, and excellent transport links.

How to Apply

Apply via the NHS Scotland Jobs website using Job Reference: [Insert Reference].

Contact

📧 [e-mail]
☎ 01436 655026

Additional Information

The District Nursing service operates seven days per week, including weekends and public holidays.

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Values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.