Community Staff Nurse - District Nursing

Job details

• Job reference: 254806
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 16/08/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Vale Centre for Health & Care
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 24/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: District Nursing

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 for an experienced Registered Nurse, holding a first‑level adult nursing degree, to join our team as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse.

The District Nursing Service delivers skilled nursing interventions across a broad range of clinical needs, providing compassionate, person‑centred care that places individuals—and those important to them—at the heart of all decision‑making.

In this role, the post holder will practise as an independent and autonomous practitioner, supported by a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

We welcome applications from individuals who have a genuine passion for community nursing and who are seeking the professional fulfilment that comes from working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality care to people in their own homes or homely settings.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Shift Pattern: 36hrs 4 shifts over 7 days

Base location - Vale Centre for Health & Care

Key responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement programmes of care in partnership with patients, families, and carers.
• Temporarily manage the caseload during short periods of colleague absence, seeking senior support when needed.
• Use clinical and environmental risk assessment tools to identify risks and implement appropriate interventions.
• Report and participate in reviewing incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Support patients, families, and carers to achieve optimal health and independence.
• Prioritise and manage workload, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure patient needs are met.
• Contribute to maintaining a high‑quality 24‑hour nursing service.
• Provide patient care within Treatment Room or Health Centre settings as required.
• Apply flexible and innovative problem‑solving approaches when barriers exist in patients’ homes or circumstances.
• Participate in clinical audit and research to improve practice and care quality.
• Implement evidence‑based nursing interventions aligned with national standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to relevant local, regional, and national policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a positive role model for junior staff.
• Manage own daily workload as delegated by senior nursing staff.
• Take part in practice support systems, supervision, PDP processes, staff meetings, and required training.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations using basic life support skills.
• Ensure practice aligns with NHSGGC policies, NMC Code (2015), and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans in line with NMC and data protection requirements.
• Supervise and support pre‑registration students and visiting multidisciplinary staff.
• Participate in placement audits and implement changes with education partners.
• Support delivery of preceptorship programmes for newly qualified staff.
• Assist with induction and supervision of new and junior team members.
• Maintain responsibility for own professional development and support the development of colleagues.
• Establish effective communication and collaborative working with primary, secondary, tertiary, statutory, and voluntary services.
• Participate in discharge planning and development of coordinated care packages.
• Understand determinants of ill health and contribute to health needs assessments and health improvement activities.

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

Essential

• Applicants MUST hold a full driving licence with access to a car
• Part 1 NMC Registration, (Adult Nursing)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience within District Nursing is desirable but not essential
• Leg ulcer management
• Palliative Care

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:

Stephanie Pollard , District Nurse team lead - stephanie.pollard@nhs.scot - 07850817411

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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