District Nurse - District Nursing Services / Community 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within West Dunbartonshire District Nursing (DN) team for a DN Specialist Practitioner.

The District Nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365-days a year. The service does not operate a waiting list; however, care needs are prioritised to be able to respond to both planned and unplanned care. This includes the ability to respond timeously to unscheduled care requests for those patients who require urgent district nursing intervention.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is permanent post.

Location: Vale Centre for Health and Care

Shift pattern: 27 hours per week, Monday - Sunday.

Key responsibilities: The post holder

• will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.
• will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to support and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.
• will be a registered nurse with specialist district nursing qualification who supports in delivering care to patients within the caseload.
• will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.
• will coordinate workload and delegate work to other staff, and provide support to other members of district nursing team.
• will maintain accurate up-to-date clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
• will be responsible for the utilisation of various clinical and environmental risk assessment tools in order to identify actual and potential risks and ensure implementation of appropriate interventions. The post holder will also be responsible for reporting incidents and critically appraising them in order to reduce any recurrences and participate in further investigation as required.
• will have the skills to respond to emergency situations e.g. anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, by providing basic life support.
• As a clinical expert the post holder will be able to support patients, relatives and carers in order to achieve optimum health and independence
• will establish and maintain systems to ensure continuation of a quality 24-hour nursing service.
• will use a systematic, flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving where there are either barriers to understanding or financial constraints within the patient’s home, in order to provide a safe and effective care package.

will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.

will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to support and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.

will be a registered nurse with specialist district nursing qualification who supports in delivering care to patients within the caseload.

will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.

will coordinate workload and delegate work to other staff, and provide support to other members of district nursing team.

will maintain accurate up-to-date clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

will be responsible for the utilisation of various clinical and environmental risk assessment tools in order to identify actual and potential risks and ensure implementation of appropriate interventions. The post holder will also be responsible for reporting incidents and critically appraising them in order to reduce any recurrences and participate in further investigation as required.

will have the skills to respond to emergency situations e.g. anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, by providing basic life support.

As a clinical expert the post holder will be able to support patients, relatives and carers in order to achieve optimum health and independence

will establish and maintain systems to ensure continuation of a quality 24-hour nursing service.

will use a systematic, flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving where there are either barriers to understanding or financial constraints within the patient’s home, in order to provide a safe and effective care package.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for the ongoing management of the caseload to ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. These will be developed in partnership with Patients, Family, Carers and Significant others, and will be evidence based taking into consideration the lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health.

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

Essential

• Current registration with NMC
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 – Masters Level)
• V300 Independent Prescribing & Advanced Clinical Assessment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management competencies
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• IT skills-word processing/email/internet
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous experience in primary care/community setting

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence

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, 07580 817 411

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

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

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within West Dunbartonshire District Nursing (DN) team for a DN Specialist Practitioner.

The District Nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365-days a year. The service does not operate a waiting list; however, care needs are prioritised to be able to respond to both planned and unplanned care. This includes the ability to respond timeously to unscheduled care requests for those patients who require urgent district nursing intervention.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is permanent post.

Location: Vale Centre for Health and Care

Shift pattern: 27 hours per week, Monday - Sunday.

Key responsibilities: The post holder

• will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.
• will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to support and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.
• will be a registered nurse with specialist district nursing qualification who supports in delivering care to patients within the caseload.
• will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.
• will coordinate workload and delegate work to other staff, and provide support to other members of district nursing team.
• will maintain accurate up-to-date clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
• will be responsible for the utilisation of various clinical and environmental risk assessment tools in order to identify actual and potential risks and ensure implementation of appropriate interventions. The post holder will also be responsible for reporting incidents and critically appraising them in order to reduce any recurrences and participate in further investigation as required.
• will have the skills to respond to emergency situations e.g. anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, by providing basic life support.
• As a clinical expert the post holder will be able to support patients, relatives and carers in order to achieve optimum health and independence
• will establish and maintain systems to ensure continuation of a quality 24-hour nursing service.
• will use a systematic, flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving where there are either barriers to understanding or financial constraints within the patient’s home, in order to provide a safe and effective care package.

will provide an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.

will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to support and enable the district nursing team to provide a quality nursing service.

will be a registered nurse with specialist district nursing qualification who supports in delivering care to patients within the caseload.

will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.

will coordinate workload and delegate work to other staff, and provide support to other members of district nursing team.

will maintain accurate up-to-date clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

will be responsible for the utilisation of various clinical and environmental risk assessment tools in order to identify actual and potential risks and ensure implementation of appropriate interventions. The post holder will also be responsible for reporting incidents and critically appraising them in order to reduce any recurrences and participate in further investigation as required.

will have the skills to respond to emergency situations e.g. anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, by providing basic life support.

As a clinical expert the post holder will be able to support patients, relatives and carers in order to achieve optimum health and independence

will establish and maintain systems to ensure continuation of a quality 24-hour nursing service.

will use a systematic, flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving where there are either barriers to understanding or financial constraints within the patient’s home, in order to provide a safe and effective care package.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for the ongoing management of the caseload to ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. These will be developed in partnership with Patients, Family, Carers and Significant others, and will be evidence based taking into consideration the lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health.

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

Essential

• Current registration with NMC
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (level 11 – Masters Level)
• V300 Independent Prescribing & Advanced Clinical Assessment
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management competencies
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• IT skills-word processing/email/internet
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Previous experience in primary care/community setting

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence

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, 07580 817 411

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

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

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.