Community Nurse - District Nursing - 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is delighted to offer an opportunity for a Community Staff Nurse to join our District Nursing teams within Primary Care Services. This is a rewarding role where you will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care to patients in their own homes and community settings. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for individuals with complex and long‑term needs.

Working within NHSGGC means being part of a values‑driven organisation committed to compassion, dignity and respect. We offer excellent support for learning, development and career progression. This role is ideal for a motivated nurse who is passionate about community nursing and making a real difference to patients’ lives.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• Based at Possilpark Health & Care Centre
• Part‑time, permanent
• Working between Monday and Sunday, fully flexible

Salary is pro rata for part‑time hours.

• Assess plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with patients, families and carers
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions to patients with complex and long‑term conditions in the community
• Manage and prioritise own workload effectively to respond to planned and unplanned care needs
• Maintain accurate up‑to‑date clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model for junior staff and students
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi‑agency colleagues to coordinate care and support discharge planning
• Promote patient safety and well‑being through effective risk assessment, incident reporting, and adherence to policies

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Relevant post‑registration experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Ability to work independently and autonomously within a community setting
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Experience of delivering person‑centred care to patients with complex needs
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with a flexible and problem‑solving approach

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.

• 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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Karen Stewart, Interim Service Manager on or Karen.

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