Community Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Agenda for Change pay

27+ days' annual leave

Job summary

Sirona care & health is seeking a Senior Community Nurse to lead a multidisciplinary team in the South Gloucestershire North locality. You will conduct holistic assessments, design person-centred plans, and support junior staff through supervision and development opportunities.

The role emphasises safety, clinical judgement, and collaborative working within integrated teams across Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, with strong development opportunities in a supportive NHS context.

Qualifications

• Registered adult nurse with BSc or equivalent.
• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to lead a team with senior support.
• Experience supervising staff and students.
• Experience in community settings, managing frail complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments of service users.
• Develop and deliver person centred care plans.
• Line manage junior staff and provide supervision/training.
• Undertake training within a robust competency framework.
• Coordinate shifts and delegate care to the team.
• Act as escalation point for staff on issues or deteriorations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Caseload management

Supervising staff

Interprofessional supervision

Education

BSc in Adult Nursing

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your Community Nursing career? We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Community Nurse in our South Gloucestershire North locality. This role is perfect if you are a Community Nurse looking to expand upon your knowledge and skills and step into a senior position. You'll gain valuable leadership experience, enhance your clinical knowledge, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care in the community. You will be fully supported to:

• Develop your leadership and management skills
• Gain experience in a senior nurse role
• Work within a supportive and innovative team
• Make a meaningful impact in local communities

If you're passionate about community nursing and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you! 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 Neighbourhood Teams are made up of nurses, therapists, paramedics 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.

Complete holistic assessments of service users.

Develop and deliver person centered care plans.

Line manage junior staff and contribute to their development through supervision, 1:1s and training.

Undertake and complete the appropriate training, supported by a robust competency framework, within the time allocated, in order to carry out the requirements of the role and a deliver a competent clinical service. Communicate with the senior leadership team in the locality to ensure smooth delivery of service.

Identify risks and act accordingly to minimise risk to self, service users and colleagues in line with Organisational policy and procedures.

Coordinate shifts and delegate/allocate care to the team in accordance with policy.

Act as a point of escalation for staff to report to on discovering any issues or deteriorations.

Undertake further training as required in order to develop extended skills and enhance patient care.

• BSc or equivalent experience in Adult Nursing.
• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning, Able to effectively lead a team with senior support when required.
• Able to make clinically reasoned judgements when working with a variety of conditions.
• Experience of supervising staff and students of own profession.
• Effective time management and caseload management, Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient.
• Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions, Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient.
• Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions.

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.

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 & 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.