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District Nurse - Specialist Practitioner, Community Services
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District Nurse - Specialist Practitioner, Community Services
District Nurse Specialist Practitioner – Overnight Service Role
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical professions. We deliver:
- Acute hospital services
- Primary care
- Community-based care
- Mental health services
To a population of over 1.15 million people locally, and 2.2 million when including regional and national services.
The Role: District Nurse Specialist Practitioner
An exciting opportunity exists for a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner to join our Overnight Service in Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
Ideal for an enthusiastic and motivated District Nurse seeking to contribute to a supportive, collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Primary Health Care Team and in partnership with Clinical Team Leaders, you will:
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team.
- Take day-to-day management responsibility for the overnight service.
- Guarantee person-centred assessment and care planning are delivered effectively.
- Offer clinical supervision and oversight to enhance team performance.
- Promote high standards of patient care and drive continuous improvement within the service.
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Location & Working Pattern
- Permanent part-time role: 27 hours per week.
- Shift pattern: Monday–Sunday, 9:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
- Base location: Renfrewshire HSCP.
- Salary is pro-rata for the part-time hours.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must possess:
- A Registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with current Level 1 registration.
- Completion of the Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) in District Nursing or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Proven experience in District Nursing or Community Nursing.
Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Clinical leadership and management abilities.
- Expertise in person-centred assessment and care planning.
- Collaborative teamwork within multidisciplinary settings.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and critical decision-making.
- A valid UK driving licence (essential due to frequent community travel requirements).
What We Offer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is dedicated to employee wellbeing and professional development.
Benefits Include:
- 27 days annual leave (increasing with tenure) plus public holidays.
- NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance.
- Salary Sacrifice Charity/Voluntary Debt Repayment Scheme.
- Development opportunities (e.g., study bursaries, NHS-wide online training).
- Competitive pay including enhanced rates for working public holidays.
- Access to NHS-wide discounts on goods and services.
- Employee Assistance Programme plus counselling/psychological therapies.
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme and learning bursaries.
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Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
We recognise the importance of balance, with flexible working options available where possible. This role is suitable for part-time applications.
Equuity, Diversity & Inclusion
We proudly encourage applications from all backgrounds and support equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce.
Forces Friendly Employer
NHSGGC adheres to the Armed Forces Covenant and values skills/backgrounds from the military community.
Next Steps
For further information, contact: Yvonne Owens (Team Lead) 📞 07748 622588 ✉ Yvonne.owens2@nhs.scot
⚠️ Please submit your application as soon as possible—this post may close early due to high demand.
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