Community Assistant Practitioner

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Assistant Practitioner to join the Helensburgh & Lochside District Nursing Team. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our friendly and supportive community nursing team. This rewarding role supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care within patients' homes, across the Helensburgh & Lochside area.

About the Role

You will work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with a wide range of complex and long-term health needs within the community. Working under the delegation of a Registered Nurse and within your defined scope of practice, you will:

• Support clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Deliver delegated clinical interventions including wound management, catheter care, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring and vital signs
• Recognise and escalate deterioration or clinical concerns appropriately
• Plan and prioritise delegated home visits with minimal supervision
• Maintain accurate written and electronic patient records
• Support Healthcare Support Workers in partnership with the Registered Nurse
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and clinical governance

This role involves lone working, regular travel and working in varied community environments.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings both compassion and competence to community practice. You will have:

• Experience working within the community
• SCQF Level 7 (e.g. SVQ 3 in Healthcare or equivalent) and/or SCQF Level 8 (e.g. PDA or equivalent experience - or equivalent demonstrable practical experience)
• Experience of working with delegated responsibilities and minimal supervision
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• IT literacy and confidence using electronic systems
• A full current driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

(Please refer to the full Job Description for detailed role requirements.)

What We Offer

• Structured induction and mentorship
• Support to develop and maintain clinical competencies
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership within an experienced District Nursing team
• A varied and rewarding role delivering care at the heart of the community

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This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.