Community Staff Nurse Adult 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

Caring is fundamental to nursing services and to all nursing functions. The core values of nursing must underpin the practice of every nurse and drive care that promotes positive and equitable engagement with patients, families and carers as the central focus of practice. Therefore, the District Nursing Service operates an open access policy delivering care to patients within either a community or primary care setting, or who have a nursing need which makes a home visit more appropriate. The service operates over 7 days.

The District Nursing Service will undertake case management and skilled clinical interventions which encompass a broad spectrum of technical expertise, health education and health promotion in order to rehabilitate or promote and maintain independent living for patients and their support carers

The District Nursing Service is looking to move to more agile and flexible working and staff have been supplied with equipment to support this practice.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Various hours

Shift Pattern - 8am to 8pm, 5 over 7 including public holidays

Base location - Eastwood Health & Care Centre. Barrhead Health & Care Centre

Key Responsibilities

Core Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based care programmes under the direction of the district nurse, involving patients, families, and carers.
• Use clinical and environmental risk assessment tools, identify risks, implement interventions, and report/reflect on incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Provide care in patients’ homes and, when required, in treatment rooms or health centres.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies (e.g., anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest) using basic life support skills.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical records in line with NMC standards, Data Protection Act, and FOI requirements.
  
  

Caseload and Service Management

• Prioritise and manage own workload, delegating tasks appropriately to ensure patient needs are met.
• Occasionally assume responsibility for the caseload during short periods of staff absence, with senior support as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, effective 24‑hour nursing service.
• Use flexible and innovative problem‑solving approaches when barriers exist in the home environment.
  
  

Quality, Governance, and Improvement

• Participate in clinical audit, research, and implementation of evidence‑based interventions using national guidelines (NHS QIS, SIGN, Best Practice Statements).
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national policies and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement in practice and team performance.
  
  

Education, Leadership, and Team Support

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for junior staff.
• Support induction, supervision, and development of new and junior team members.
• Mentor pre‑registration nursing students and support clinical placements in partnership with Higher Education Institutions.
• Contribute to preceptorship programmes for newly qualified nurses.
• Engage in personal development planning, supervision, and mandatory training.
  
  

Communication and Partnership Working

• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with primary, secondary, and tertiary care teams.
• Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate care, including discharge planning and care package development.
• Support patients, families, and carers to achieve optimal health, independence, and wellbeing.
  
  

Health Promotion and Community Focus

• Understand determinants of ill health and participate in health needs assessments.
• Support health improvement activities to help patients maintain and enhance their wellbeing.
  
  

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

• Part 1 NMC Registration,
• or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing Experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of Revalidation
• IT skills-word processing/email/internet
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• 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

Margaret Ann O’Donnell, Amanada Stirling, Clinical Team Leads - Margaret-Ann.ODonnell@nhs.scot, amanda.stirling@nhs.scot - 0141-451-0882

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. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

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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.

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