Community Staff Nurse B5
at NHS Scotland Armed Forces Covenant Defence Employer Recognition GoldNHS 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. The Role You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application. Please See Below For More Details and Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Full Time, Permanent Base Location: Bridgeton Health Centre Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts across Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm, with participation in a weekend and public holiday rota Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients within the community caseload in partnership with patients, families and carers
- Undertake assessment, planning and implementation of evidence-based care programmes tailored to individual patient needs
- Provide skilled clinical interventions, including complex nursing procedures and management of long-term conditions
- Work autonomously while supporting the District Nurse and wider team to ensure continuity and quality of care delivery
- Respond effectively to both planned and unscheduled care needs, prioritising urgent patient requirements
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards, policies and guidelines
- Contribute to team development through mentoring, supervision and participation in audits, training and service improvement activities Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration (Part 1 or equivalent)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and NMC revalidation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently, manage workload and make sound clinical decisions in a community setting
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and teamwork abilities
- Competent IT skills, including use of digital systems for clinical documentation and communication
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the service area What We Offer 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 Interested? For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Louise McCrory, Team Leader - Louise.mccrory2@nhs.scot - 07890943680 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.
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