LJR- Specialist Practitioner District Nurse

Peterhead Community Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Specialist Practitioner District / Senior Community Nurse to work within the Peterhead Community Nursing Team. The Peterhead Community Nursing Team is committed to delivering high quality nursing care to the local communities as part of the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

Specialist Practitioner District Nurse – Band 6, 37 hours per week, Permanent.

The successful applicant will have a Specialist Practitioner District Nursing qualification or Integrated Community Nursing Diploma and, ideally, the V300 Nurse Qualification or a willingness to work towards it. They will be accountable for planning, coordinating and delivering safe and effective person‑centred care.

• Demonstrate excellent clinical leadership and change management skills.
• Exhibit high quality communication and interpersonal skills, inspiring, empowering and motivating the team.
• Ensure safe, effective and person‑centred care is delivered to patients in the community.
• Maintain the skills and competencies required for the role, including progress towards the V300 qualification.

• Specialist Practitioner District Nursing qualification or Integrated Community Nursing Diploma.
• V300 Nurse Qualification or commitment to attain it.
• Valid UK driving licence with access to a car (owner or access).
• Excellent clinical leadership and change management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata; a corresponding increase in the hourly rate will ensure pay is not affected.

We are a disability‑confident employer and are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need adjustments during recruitment, contact our recruitment team ruitmentt. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person; alternative arrangements will be considered if circumstances prevent attendance.

Please apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short‑listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Posts may close early due to volume of applications.

Contact:
Penny Robertson, Community Team Leader – tel: / .

If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, the employee will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the 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.

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