NR230473 - Specialist Practitioner District Nurse

Join Us as a Specialist Practitioner District Nurse (SPDN)

Location: Moray Coast, Buckie, and Linkwood (Elgin) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week Positions Available: 3 Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to shape the future of community nursing in Moray? NHS Grampian is expanding our team with three brand new Specialist Practitioner District Nurse roles and we’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking nurses who thrive in multidisciplinary teams that listen, learn, and lead with care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led team that puts people first
• Shape new pathways and innovate in your practice
• Flexible working options considered, professional development, and wellbeing support
• Make a real difference — every single day
  
  

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the heart of our “Home First” approach, assessing patients in their own homes to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and support safe, timely discharge from hospital — aligned with the Scottish Government’s Discharge Without Delay initiative. As a member of the multidisciplinary team you will build trusted relationships, work collaboratively with the service Moray wide to deliver care that truly puts people first.

What You’ll Bring

• NMC registration as a Specialist Practitioner District Nurse (2nd Year SPDN students will also be considered). If youre nearing qualification, we’ll support your transition into the role and offer Annex 21 pay until you’re fully registered.
• A passion for person centred care and holistic assessment
• Confidence in advance clinical assessment/clinical decision-making and compassionate leadership
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to listening deeply
• A growth mindset — always looking for ways to improve care
• A full, current drivers licence and access to a car is essential.
  
  

If you’re driven by purpose, love working in the community, and want to be part of a team that’s caring, listening, and improving — we’d love to hear from you.

Informal enquires are welcome and should be directed to Danielle McLeod, Moray Community Nurse Manager on Danielle.mcleod@nhs.scot

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.

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