Nurse Team Leader - District Nursing

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic and values-driven Adult Community Nursing Leadership Team within East Dunbartonshire HSCP. As a Nurse Team Leader, you will support the Senior Nurse Manager in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred Adult Nursing services, using a quality improvement approach with a specific focus on the District Nursing service. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide strong clinical and professional leadership and contribute to the continued development of high-quality community nursing services

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.

• This is a permanent post, working full-time hours (36)
• The post is 36 hours per week, worked over 5 shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Based within East Dunbartonshire HSCP, supporting Adult Community Nursing services with a specific focus on District Nursing.

Support the Senior Nurse Manager in the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred Adult Nursing services. Provide clinical and professional leadership within the community nursing environment, with a specific focus on the District Nursing service.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality community nursing services. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to promote effective service delivery and positive outcomes for patients and service users.

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Relevant community nursing experience.
• Relevant clinical leadership experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of delivering safe, effective and person-centred nursing care.
• Understanding of quality improvement approaches within healthcare.
• Ability to provide effective clinical and professional leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality Adult Community Nursing services.

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

Caroline Lilley, Senior Nurse Manager - Telephone:  - Email:

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