District Nurse - District Nursing Services / Community Nursing

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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:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Dunbartonshire District Nursing Team for a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and communities. As an autonomous practitioner, you will lead and support the district nursing team, ensuring safe, responsive and effective care across a diverse caseload. You will work closely with multidisciplinary partners to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes. NHSGGC offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous development are actively encouraged. Join us and be part of a service that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives every day.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full Time, Permanent
• Base Location: Clydebank Health Centre
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 4 x 9 hours

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a defined district nursing caseload, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care delivery
• Provide skilled clinical interventions and act as the clinical expert within community nursing practice
• Coordinate workload, prioritise care needs and respond to both planned and urgent unscheduled requests
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers to plan and deliver holistic care
• Delegate, supervise and support team members to maintain high standards of practice and service delivery
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, education and the ongoing development of the district nursing team

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

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Adult Nursing
• Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing at Master's level or equivalent
• V300 Independent Prescribing qualification and advanced clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrable leadership and management experience within a community or primary care setting
• Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems alongside a full driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Joanne Harris, District Nurse Team Leader - View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk - View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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