Healthcare Assistant – District Nursing inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 1 JUN 2024

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Shift pattern is 5/7 and the post holder will participate in the weekend and public holiday rota.

The post holder will

  • support the provision of an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.
  • support the district nursing team to provide high quality nursing service.
  • will be a HCSW who will support the district nurse in delivering care to patients within the caseload.
  • will be responsible for providing support during skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.
  • will manage delegated activity within the caseload, and provide support to other members of district nursing team

The district nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365-days a year. The service does not operate a waiting list; however, care needs are prioritised to be able to respond to both planned and unplanned care. This includes the ability to respond timeously to unscheduled care requests for those patients who require urgent district nursing intervention. A current driving license essential. PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check is required.

Informal Contact: Lousie McCrory, Team Lead, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Shift pattern is 5/7 and the post holder will participate in the weekend and public holiday rota.

The post holder will

  • support the provision of an accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to all age groups in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.
  • support the district nursing team to provide high quality nursing service.
  • will be a HCSW who will support the district nurse in delivering care to patients within the caseload.
  • will be responsible for providing support during skilled nursing interventions for patients within the caseload.
  • will manage delegated activity within the caseload, and provide support to other members of district nursing team

The district nursing service operates an open access policy that is available 365-days a year. The service does not operate a waiting list; however, care needs are prioritised to be able to respond to both planned and unplanned care. This includes the ability to respond timeously to unscheduled care requests for those patients who require urgent district nursing intervention. A current driving license essential. PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland check is required.

Informal Contact: Lousie McCrory, Team Lead, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.


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