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Specialist Practitioner District Nurse (Band 6)
NHS Scotland · Northern Borders Region
Job description
About the role
The NHS Borders Community Nursing Team in the Berwickshire locality is seeking a Specialist Practitioner District Nurse (Band 6) to provide high‑quality nursing care and clinical leadership to a defined patient caseload.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and line‑manage a District Nursing team, ensuring safe, person‑centred care.
- Deliver nursing assessments, interventions and education to promote patient independence at home.
- Prioritise workload effectively and manage time to meet patient needs.
- Develop and support a flexible, patient‑focused nursing service through ongoing professional development.
- Participate in a weekend rota as part of the service commitment.
Required profile
- Proven experience in community or district nursing.
- Specialist qualification in Community Nursing and a District Nursing qualification.
- Strong time‑management and prioritisation abilities.
- Commitment to continuous learning and team development.
Required skills
What we offer
- Full induction and orientation programme.
- Ongoing support for professional development.
- A supportive NHS Borders environment encouraging growth and impact.
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