Help for Heroes – Veterans Community Nurse

Confederation of Service Charities; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting service members seeks a Veterans Community Nurse in Greater London. This role involves providing clinical support to veterans and their families, empowering them in their healthcare journeys. Applicants should be Registered Band 6 Nurses with a commitment to improving veterans' lives, and the position offers a hybrid working model. Join us to make a real difference in the Armed Forces Community.

Qualifications

• Committed to working with the Armed Forces Community.
• Understanding the healthcare needs of veterans.
• Experience in providing clinical advice and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and support to veterans navigating healthcare.
• Empower veterans using a Coaching for Health approach.
• Act as a link between NHS and the Armed Forces Community.

Skills

Empathy with veterans

Clinical nursing skills

Coaching and support skills

Education

Registered Band 6 Nurse qualification

Job description

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Help for Heroes – Veterans Community Nurse

We have an incredible opportunity for a Veterans Community Nurse to join our team.

About You

Are you a committed, Registered Band 6 Nurse looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our Armed Forces Community.

About the Role

As a Veterans Community Nurse, you will:

1. Provide clinical advice and support to veterans as they navigate and understand their healthcare pathways, including supporting their families when appropriate.
2. Use a Coaching for Health approach to enable and empower those we support to set their own healthcare goals, focusing on "What matters to you".
3. Act as a link between the NHS, veterans, and people serving in the Armed Forces.
4. Contribute to educational programmes for healthcare providers serving the Armed Forces Community.

Please see the job description below for more details about the role.

About the Team

This community-based team of nurses, Occupational Therapists (OTs), and administrative staff support veterans with their physical healthcare needs by being resourceful in finding ways to deliver what is right and fair for those in the healthcare domain.

Location: Hybrid working – Remote and in the Community.

Region: South – Greater London, Kent, Hampshire & East Sussex. Ideally, applicants will be based in Greater London or Kent; however, candidates from Hampshire or East Sussex will be considered. Please note, if you are not based in a location that permits regular travel to these areas, your application will not be progressed.

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: 17 August 2025

Interview: First interviews will take place on 19 August.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. We encourage early submissions.

Help for Heroes values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

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