Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse

Gloucestershire Health And Care Nhs Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 6 Registered Nurse to manage community care teams. The role involves visiting patients at home, leading nursing teams, and ensuring high-quality care. Applicants must have community nursing experience and current NMC registration. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free Parking

Generous Leave

Training Opportunities

NHS Pension

Flexible Working

Recognition Awards

Physiotherapy

Wellbeing Support

Discounts on Various Schemes

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in community nursing practice and managing long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses in community care.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills for holistic patient assessments.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Education

Degree/Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Systm One

Job description

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekday 8am-8pm; rostered weekend). Job ref: 327-25-246. Employer: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. Employer type: NHS. Site: George Moore Community Centre/North Cotswolds Hospital. Town: Bourton on the Water. Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 10/04/2025 23:59.

Employer heading

Band 6

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in various locations across the county.

We are on a mission to enable people to live their best lives and have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We focus on personalized care by asking ‘what matters to you’.

We’re passionate about ensuring everyone can contribute to our mission and are continually working to support healthy, happy, high-quality teams across the Trust.

Our application process emphasizes understanding each candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. We advise against over-reliance on AI-generated answers, as personalized applications better demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Job overview

Are you ready to lead and manage a team of nurses transforming Community Care across Gloucestershire? If you have extensive community nursing experience and seek new challenges and career growth, this role might be for you.

In this modern NHS environment, we need nurses who are flexible, innovative, and resilient. We value compassion, patient experience, and high-quality care in nursing practice.

This is a community-based role, visiting patients at home. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Main duties of the job

As an expert in your field with extended competencies (e.g., vacuum-assisted closure & syringe driver management), you will demonstrate excellent communication skills for holistic patient assessments. We support a Health Coaching approach to enhance self-management, especially for long-term conditions.

You will work within a referral centre, utilizing critical thinking and negotiation skills for decision-making and triage. You will manage a caseload of patients with delegated responsibilities to your Band 5 nursing team, ensuring continuity of care. Experience with electronic patient records (e.g., Systm One) is advantageous but training will be provided.

Understanding of collaborative working with services like ICT, GPs, Rapid Response, and Complex Care at Home is essential to ensure timely, appropriate care.

Working for our organization

We have over 5000 dedicated staff across 55 sites and in people's homes. We foster a welcoming culture emphasizing civility, inclusivity, diversity, and trust.

Our staff surveys show high engagement and satisfaction, with many colleagues recommending the Trust as a great place to work and for care quality. We are committed to continuous improvement and making the Trust a Great Place to Work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In place-based working, you will familiarize yourself with local services, including the Community Wellbeing Service, to provide holistic, person-centered care.

You must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, demonstrate evidence-based practice, and participate in ongoing professional development. A comprehensive induction, clinical supervision, and leadership support will be provided, along with a peer group of experienced Senior Community Nurses.

A valid UK driving license and personal vehicle are required. The Trust offers schemes like Lease Car and Salary Sacrifice Car schemes.

Our commitment to personalized care emphasizes empowering individuals to lead their desired lives through meaningful conversations about their needs and preferences.

The qualifications, training, and experience requirements are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please review the Additional Information attachment before applying.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse (Adult/RGN)

Current NMC registration

Degree/Diploma or equivalent

Mentoring/Practice Assessor qualification

Desirable criteria

Experience with extended role clinical interventions

Post-registration education evidence

Experience

Essential criteria

Community nursing practice experience

Managing long-term conditions and complex case management

Leadership experience

Desirable criteria

Extended role experience

Mentoring students or new staff

We offer additional benefits, including free parking, generous leave, training opportunities, NHS pension, flexible working, recognition awards, physiotherapy, wellbeing support, and discounts on various schemes.

Apply early to avoid closure due to high application volume. Good luck!

Refer to the attached for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must possess appropriate UK professional registration.

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.