Veterans Community Nurse

Help for Heroes; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting veterans is seeking a Veterans Community Nurse to provide clinical advice and support as they navigate healthcare pathways. The role requires a Registered Band 6 Nurse with empathy for veterans and their families. Responsibilities include enabling healthcare goals and acting as a link to the NHS. The position offers a hybrid work environment, 35 hours per week, and a competitive salary ranging from £41,439 to £45,994. Benefits include generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

29 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave

Free health scheme from day one

3 volunteer days per year

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

Discounts on branded clothing

Qualifications

• Registered Band 6 Nurse qualification required.
• Understanding of the Armed Forces Community is essential.
• Empathy and commitment to improving veterans' lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and support to veterans.
• Enable veterans to set their own healthcare goals.
• Act as a link between the NHS and veterans.
• Contribute to educational programmes for healthcare providers.

Skills

Registered Band 6 Nurse

Empathy with veterans' needs

Coaching for Health approach

Job description

Role Overview

As a Veterans Community Nurse, you will:

• Provide clinical advice and support veterans as they navigate and understand their healthcare pathways, including their families/support network when appropriate.
• Using a Coaching for Health approach, enable and empower those we support to set their own healthcare goals, "What matters to you".
• Act as a link between the NHS, veterans and people serving in the Armed Forces.
• Contribute to educational programmes for those who provide healthcare to the Armed Forces Community.

About the Organization

Help for Heroes supports those who have served in the UK Armed Forces or have worked under UK Command and their families, no matter when or where they served. The Charity supports the Armed Forces Community to live well after service by providing tailored mental, physical, welfare and financial support to help people rebuild their lives and find the peace they deserve.

Qualifications

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.

Location & Hours

• Salary: £41,439 - £45,994
• Location: Hybrid - Remote and community-based. You must be based in an area that supports regular travel across Wales, particularly Cardiff and Swansea.
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent.

Benefits

• Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
• 29 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service - plus your birthday off to celebrate!
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
• Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
• 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
• A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
• Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.