The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the West Dunbartonshire District Nursing Team for a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes and communities. As an autonomous practitioner, you will lead and support the district nursing team, ensuring safe, responsive and effective care across a diverse caseload. You will work closely with multidisciplinary partners to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
Full Time, Permanent
Base Location: Clydebank Health Centre
Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 4 x 9 hours
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a defined district nursing caseload, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care delivery
* Provide skilled clinical interventions and act as the clinical expert within community nursing practice
* Coordinate workload, prioritise care needs and respond to both planned and urgent unscheduled requests
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and carers to plan and deliver holistic care
* Delegate, supervise and support team members to maintain high standards of practice and service delivery
* Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional, legal and organisational standards
* Contribute to service improvement, audit, education and the ongoing development of the district nursing team
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Adult Nursing
* Specialist Practitioner qualification in District Nursing at Master's level or equivalent
* V300 Independent Prescribing qualification and advanced clinical assessment skills
* Demonstrable leadership and management experience within a community or primary care setting
* Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to lifelong learning
* Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
* IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle
What We Offer
* 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 options where service needs allow
Equal opportunities
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We recognize military skills, experience and qualifications and aim to be a Forces Friendly Employer.
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