Band 5 Community Nurse

Sirona Care & Health C.I.C.; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27+ days annual leave

Agenda for Change pay

Job summary

Sirona Care & Health C.I.C. is seeking a motivated Community Nurse to join our Integrated Network Teams. You will support service users with nursing needs in their own homes, delivering holistic, person-centred care within a multi-disciplinary framework.

We offer flexible working options (full-time or part-time) and a clear development pathway within the NHS Agenda for Change. Applicants should have a BSc in adult nursing and current UK registration.

Qualifications

• BSc in adult nursing and active NMC registration are required.
• Continuing professional development and lifelong learning are expected.
• Effective communication skills across modalities (written, verbal, non-verbal).
• Ability to make clinically reasoned judgments with diverse conditions.
• Autonomy with appropriate escalation to senior staff.
• Strong time and caseload management, problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with clinical outcomes measures and audits.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multi-disciplinary Integrated Network Team to provide holistic care.
• Develop additional competencies within the MDT approach.
• Tailor interventions to individual health needs in a home setting.
• Support health promotion and education for service users.

Skills

Effective communication

Autonomous working

Time management

Caseload management

Problem solving

Clinical judgment

Education

BSc in Adult Nursing

NMC registration

CPD / lifelong learning

Job description

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Nurse looking for a fresh start? Come and join Sirona as a Community Nurse, a role where you really make a difference.

We are a forward-thinking team that will really value you as an individual by supporting with your development and investing in you.

Our Integrated Network Teams are made up of nurses, therapists and support workers who work in an integrated way to support service users on their healthcare journey. We would love for you to come along for the ride.

As a Community Nurse you would be welcomed into one of our busy nursing teams to support service users who have nursing needs in their own homes.

We are able to offer a range of flexible working options and are offering part time and full time contracts. If your application is successful this is something we can discuss at interview.

Main duties of the job

As a Nurse in one of Sirona's INTs, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic and specialist skills supported by a robust competency framework.

You will have the opportunity to develop additional competencies within the requirements of the multi-disciplinary approach to the INT.

Due to the diversity of need in our localities, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills through training and in-team support in a range of nursing interventions. Working in a community setting gives you the unique ability to really get to know your caseload and tailor your interventions in a holistic and person-centred way. This could be working with them to manage their health needs or supporting them through education and health promotion.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care and health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 083-8228302-WW-A

Essential qualifications and skills

• BSc or equivalent in adult nursing and NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Effective communication skills written, verbal and non-verbal with the ability to adapt communication for individuals with communication difficulties.
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions.
• Able to work autonomously, and ability to know when to seek appropriate advice or guidance from senior staff.
• Effective time management and caseload management.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of clinical outcomes measures, clinical audit.

Desirable

• Community work (either student or post graduate) demonstrating a broad range of clinical experience.
• Experience of the application of health, safety and risk management policies.
• Working with a range of professionals in health or social care.
• Up to date knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, local and national standards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For questions about the job, contact:

INT Manager, Katie King
[e-mail]
07917587201