Staff Nurse - 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.

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

Are you a caring, motivated and professional Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your community nursing career? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our Community Nursing Team within Inverclyde. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and community settings, helping people maintain their independence and achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Working within NHSGGC, Scotland's largest health board, you will be supported to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be part of a team that is committed to delivering outstanding care across our communities. This rewarding role offers variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

• Greenock Health Centre
• Five out of seven days a week, 08:00 to 18:00 including weekends and public holidays
• Fixed-term for 12 months

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care for patients within the community setting
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to ensure seamless patient care from admission through to discharge
• Manage and prioritise a diverse caseload, providing effective clinical decision-making and problem solving
• Promote health and wellbeing through education, support and preventative healthcare interventions
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure all documentation meets professional and organisational standards
• Support and mentor students, newly qualified staff and support workers to encourage learning and development
• Participate in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities to enhance patient care and service delivery

• Registered Nurse Adult with current NMC Registration Level 1
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive professional relationships
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively and work independently
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
• Effective decision-making, clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Good clinical knowledge with an understanding of person-centred community nursing care
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to meet the demands of community-based working

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.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A 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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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