Clinical Team Leader Out of District Nursing

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Clinical Team Leader – Out of Hours District Nursing (permanent position at Lister Centre, University Hospital Crosshouse)

36 hours per week. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours without loss of earnings.

• Operational management of the community nursing team, including professional and clinical supervision and deployment of staff within the Out of Hours Service covering all of Ayrshire.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work independently and as a lone worker across a variety of community settings.
• Provide evidence of professional development and willingness to undertake appropriate training.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post‑graduate qualification in District Nursing or equivalent.
• Post registration experience working with patients who have complex care requirements.
• Robust staff management experience.
• Experience working within a community setting.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to people with complex care requirements.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and leadership.
• Management of a wide range of clinical interventions including tracheostomy and suprapubic catheter.
• Able to develop, plan, implement and monitor robust care plans.

To work in the United Kingdom, you must hold the relevant right to work or be eligible for sponsorship. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the salary threshold and other criteria.