Senior Community Nurse

NHS; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Senior Community Nurse to join their team in Weston-super-Mare. This role involves leading a dedicated team while providing holistic patient assessments and developing care plans. Candidates must be qualified nurses with current NMC registration and are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity. The position offers flexibility, competitive salary, and the chance to make a real impact in community healthcare.

Benefits

27+ days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of supervising staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments of service users.
• Develop and deliver person-centred care plans.
• Line manage junior staff and contribute to their development.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical judgment

Time management

Education

BSc or equivalent in Adult Nursing

Job description

Job summary

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

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

Our Integrated Neighbourhood Team is made up of nurses, therapists, paramedics and support workers collaboratively working together placing the patient at the heart of every decision. Together, we deliver safe and effective patient care.

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

Main duties of the job

Complete holistic assessments of service users.

Develop and deliver person centred 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.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make arealdifference 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 forallour colleagues and apprentices.

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

Details Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7340171-MP

Job locations

Worle Health Centre

High Street, Worle

Weston super Mare

BS22 6HB

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc or equivalent in Adult Nursing
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning

Skills, knowledge and experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Recent relevant experience within the community setting including management of the frail complex patient
• Experience of supervising staff and students from other professions

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc or equivalent in Adult Nursing
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to lifelong learning

Skills, knowledge and experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Worle Health Centre

High Street, Worle

Weston super Mare

BS22 6HB

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Worle Health Centre

High Street, Worle

Weston super Mare

BS22 6HB

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)