Community Nurse (Forest of Dean)

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cinderford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cinderford is seeking an experienced Registered Community Nurse to deliver patient-centred care in the Forest of Dean. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for continued professional development and structured supervision. Applicants must have NMC registration and strong communication skills. The position involves managing a small caseload. Apply now to advance your career with a team that values compassion and excellence.

Benefits

Individualised development planning

Supportive management structure

Funded university-accredited courses

Qualifications

• A full driving license and vehicle are required.
• Post-registration experience is helpful but not essential.
• We welcome newly qualified nurses.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in their own environments.
• Implement patient-centred care.
• Manage a small caseload in partnership with line managers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical decision-making courage

Willingness to develop

Education

Current NMC registration

Funded university-accredited courses

Job description

We are currently seeking nurses who uphold the highest standards of care and compassion to support our diverse patient population in the Forest of Dean.

As a Registered Community Nurse, you will care for patients in their own environments, implementing patient-centred care. Our collaboration with the Integrated Community Team is a point of pride within the Forest of Dean. Gloucestershire Health & Care Foundation Trust Community Nurses benefit from:

• Individualised development planning
• A supportive, diverse management structure
• Funded university-accredited courses aligned with career progression

Additionally, nurses have autonomy to manage their workload and a small caseload in partnership with line managers. Excellent communication skills, clinical decision-making courage, and a willingness to develop are essential. A full driving license and vehicle are required for this role.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses. Current NMC registration is required; post-registration experience is helpful but not essential. We offer an excellent preceptorship program for new nurses. The role involves working over a shift system, including early and late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.

If you have the drive for excellence and want to experience the self-management and progression opportunities within Gloucestershire Health & Care Foundation Trust, consider this your next career step.

We are a clinically led organization that values individual contributions to patient care. Continuing professional development is prioritized, with opportunities for roles such as Advanced Practitioners and Clinical Specialists. Our structured supervision and training programs foster a learning culture that challenges and develops practice.

The qualifications, training, and experience requirements are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We employ over 5000 colleagues across 55 sites and community settings, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse workplace that promotes civility, trust, and a sense of belonging.

Our staff engagement is high; recent surveys show positive feedback and strong recommendations for the Trust as a place to work and for the quality of care provided. We are committed to continuous improvement and making the Trust a great place to work.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Ellie Watts
Job title: Community Nursing Lead
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]