District Nurse Specialist Practitioner - Community Services

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a District Nurse (Specialist Practitioner) to join the Day Community Nursing Service within Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership
. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced District Nurse to lead and support a district nursing team delivering high-quality, person and family-centred care within the community. Working collaboratively with Clinical Team Leaders and multidisciplinary partners, the successful candidate will provide both clinical and managerial leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and coordinated care across a diverse caseload.

Community travel is an essential component of the role.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa, Health and Care Worker visa

Permanent Role

Renfrewshire HSCP

36 Hours per week (Monday to Sunday 0800 - 1730)

The post holder will lead and manage a District Nursing caseload, providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, decision-making and leadership to ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered in patients' homes and community settings. The role involves coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, managing complex and long-term conditions, supporting palliative and end-of-life care, undertaking advanced clinical assessments and prescribing within scope of practice, and ensuring safe, effective case management.

The District Nurse will oversee the day-to-day management of nursing staff, supervise and develop team members, support quality improvement activities, lead risk management, contribute to service development, and ensure compliance with professional, organisational and legislative standards. The successful candidate will act as a clinical expert, advocate for patients and carers, and promote evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and maintain independence within the community.

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• SPQ Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing
• SPQ Advancing Practice in District Nursing (Level 11/Masters Level) or equivalent qualification
• V300 Independent Prescribing Qualification
• Advanced Clinical Assessment skills
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Demonstrable leadership and management competencies
• Previous experience working within a primary care or community nursing setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competent IT skills, including email, internet and electronic patient record systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Full current driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the community

We offer a wide…