Care Home Liaison Nurse - Care Home Support Team

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 compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for an opportunity to improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable residents? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Care Home Liaison Nurse to join the East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership Care Home Support Team. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with care home staff, residents, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver expert nursing support and promote high standards of person‑centred care.

You will play a key role in supporting care home residents to remain well, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and experience smooth transitions between care settings. As part of NHSGGC, you will join an organisation committed to improving lives, developing its workforce and delivering outstanding care across our communities.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

• Part‑time, Permanent
• You will be based in East Renfrewshire HSCP
• Working Pattern: 3 days over 7

Please note the salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours.

• Provide specialist nursing advice, support and clinical leadership to care home staff caring for residents with complex needs
• Support hospital discharge planning and care transitions to ensure safe and effective transfers between care settings
• Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through proactive assessment, guidance and intervention
• Support care home staff to deliver high quality palliative, end‑of‑life and long‑term condition management
• Undertake clinical assessments and provide specialist recommendations to meet residents’ individual needs
• Deliver education, training and competency development to enhance the skills and confidence of care home staff
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, primary care services and partner agencies to improve resident outcomes

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and relevant transferable clinical experience
• Experience working within community, acute, mental health or care home settings
• Educated to degree level or willing to work towards achieving a degree qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of caring for older people, chronic disease management and person‑centred care
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Strong organisational, time management and IT skills with the ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a willingness to undertake further learning in line with service requirements

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.

• 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

Flexible working will be considered where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated. For roles where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be discussed 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.