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.
The role:
The post is a Team Leader position within the Community District Nursing Service, supporting the Senior Nurse Manager in managing operational nursing staff and providing both professional and managerial leadership. The role involves autonomous clinical practice, team coordination, and ensuring highquality, patientcentred care in community settings.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday
Base location - Community Centre for Health
Key responsibilities:
Service leadership Supporting the Senior Nurse Manager in operational and professional leadership of nursing staff.
Clinical expertise Acting as an autonomous practitioner with advanced knowledge and experience.
Team coordination Overseeing daily operations and ensuring safe, highquality care across the caseload.
Governance activities Contributing to audit, incident review, risk management, and evidencebased practice.
Quality assurance Ensuring excellent standards of patientcentred care for individuals and families.
Change management Supporting practice development and service improvement.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
NMC registration Essential: current 1st Level NMC Registration.
Postregistration degree Essential for the role.
Leadership training A management diploma or equivalent experience is desirable.
Practice development Experience in leadership, practice development, and managing change is desirable.
Driving licence Desirable due to the geographical area covered.
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Karen Stewart, Interim Service Manager - [email protected] - 07977194963
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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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.
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.
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