Staff Nurse - Hospital at Home

Location: Milngavie Clinic
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 36
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurses to join the East Dunbartonshire Hospital at Home Service. As part of NHSGGC's Transforming Together agenda, the service delivers hospital-level care to frail patients experiencing an acute deterioration in their health within their own homes or care home settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients, contribute to service development, and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care across East Dunbartonshire.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Permanent Role
• Milngavie Clinic (requirement to also travel between 3 localities in East Dunbartonshire)
• 36 hours per week - 4 days over 7, between hours of 08.00 - 20.00, 7 days per week

Key Responsibilities
Working under the direction of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care for patients experiencing acute illness within their own homes. You will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers, community services, hospital teams and the Virtual Assessment Unit to deliver seamless, person-centred care. The role involves undertaking clinical and environmental risk assessments, managing your own caseload, supporting patients to maintain independence, responding to emergency situations, maintaining accurate clinical records, and contributing to clinical audits, service improvement initiatives and research activities. You will provide clinical leadership within the team, support and supervise students and junior staff, participate in ongoing professional development, and ensure care is delivered in line with professional standards, local and national policies, and NHSGGC values.

Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required

• Part 1 NMC Registration, or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing experience
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Evidence of NMC Revalidation
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email and internet use
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Effective leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of health improvement principles and the wider determinants of health
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and national clinical standards
• Commitment to participating in mandatory training, clinical supervision and professional development activities
• Ability to provide basic life support and respond appropriately to emergency situations

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.

• 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: Michelle Dalgarno, Lead ANP, 07580995217, Michelle.Dalgarno@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates (https://sway.cloud.microsoft/rGdd88aJk1LnzO6J)

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. 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 and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.