NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

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.