Registered Nurse – Community

Job Description

Community Staff Nurse – NHS Lanarkshire
Location: Houldsworth Centre, Community Nursing
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (29.6 hours per week)
Salary & Banding: As per NHS Agenda for Change
Working Pattern: To be confirmed by the hiring manager

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our community nursing team at NHS Lanarkshire. In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care across a diverse patient group, supporting individuals in their own homes and community settings. You will be responsible and accountable for providing skilled nursing interventions, ensuring safe and effective care aligned with our quality strategy.

You’ll work collaboratively with patients, families, multidisciplinary colleagues, and partner organisations to deliver accessible and responsive healthcare services that meet the unique needs of our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients in the community
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Promote patient safety and wellbeing through high clinical standards
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Support patients across all age groups, including those with complex needs

What You’ll Bring:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Basic IT proficiency
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence (essential for community travel)

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Educated to degree level or working towards
• Continued professional development and specialist training
• Community nursing experience and catheter care expertise
• Experience in compression bandaging, wound management, and use of syringe drivers
• Leadership skills and ability to support colleagues and service development

Why Join NHS Lanarkshire?
NHS Lanarkshire serves a population of 655,000 across urban and rural communities. We are proud to provide integrated acute, primary, and community health services through a collaborative and person-centred approach.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Minimum 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing with service
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme with life assurance
• Paid sick leave and family-friendly policies
• Occupational health and counselling support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work-life balance policies

Application Process & Further Information
For more information about the role, please contact Siobhan Paterson, Team Leader at:
Siobhan.paterson2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For application or recruitment queries, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator at:
Lynn.Deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please include the job title and reference number in your email)

Closing Information
Applications close at midnight on the advertised date. We may close early if a high volume of applications is received—early submission is recommended.

Important Notes for Applicants:

Please ensure all responses in your application are original and reflect your personal experience.

We do not accept applications generated or significantly altered by AI or automated tools.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa for Band 1 or 2 posts.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every individual is valued. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including care-experienced individuals.

For help with the application process, visit:
How to Apply | NHS Scotland Careers