District Nurse – Community Nursing (B7)

About the role

The District Nursing Service in West Dunbartonshire is seeking a Specialist Practitioner to deliver high‑quality, culturally sensitive nursing care to patients of all ages in the community. Working from the Vale Centre for Health and Care, you will operate within a 365‑day open‑access model, responding to both planned and urgent care needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accessible, high‑quality nursing services to community patients in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner, using specialist district nursing expertise to support the team.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and manage a caseload of patients.
• Coordinate workload, delegate tasks, and support other district nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans in line with NMC standards and data protection legislation.
• Utilise clinical and environmental risk‑assessment tools, report incidents and contribute to investigations.
• Respond to emergency situations such as anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest by providing basic life support.
• Support patients, relatives and carers to achieve optimal health and independence.
• Establish systems to ensure a continuous 24‑hour nursing service.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse with a specialist district nursing qualification.
• Proven experience in community or district nursing.
• Ability to work independently and make autonomous clinical decisions.
• Strong record‑keeping and documentation skills compliant with NMC, Data Protection Act and FOI requirements.
• Competence in emergency response and basic life support.

Required skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Clinical risk‑assessment tools.
• Knowledge of NMC record‑keeping standards.
• Familiarity with Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act compliance.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a reputable NHS Trust.
• Three‑day work week (08:30‑18:00) plus one weekend every six weeks.
• Opportunities for professional development within community nursing.