Community Nurse – Stroud Locality

Job overview

Position is permanent, 0.8 WTE (30 hours/week). We seek a committed and enthusiastic NMC‑registered or newly qualified Band 5 nurse with community experience. The applicant must demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and be able to manage a patient caseload. The role is within the Severn Health Team based in Stonehouse. Family‑friendly organisation with rolling rota for weekends, usually 1 in 4.

Main duties

• Work as a member of the community nursing team within the Integrated Community Teams (ICTs).
• Liaise with GPs, other ICTs and statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Provide advice, information and education to patients and carers to promote maximum independence, health and well‑being.
• Creatively manage holistic and clinical needs of patients with acute, sub‑acute and long‑term conditions.
• Support patients with long‑term physical health challenges, addressing physical, mental, learning disability, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• Make clinical decisions and develop potential with excellent communication skills. Must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (adult, physical health).

Qualifications, training & experience

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
• Work with patients without direct supervision.
• Experience with student learners in practice.
• Previous experience of community nursing practice.
• Evidence of post‑registration education & training.
• Holistic health assessment course (or equivalent).
• Teaching & assessing qualification.
• Willingness to undertake additional training as required.

Benefits

• Free car parking at many sites.
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service.
• Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7.
• Multi‑professional preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family‑friendly and agile working.
• Recognition and long‑service awards.
• Fast‑track physiotherapy.
• Access to discounts and salary‑sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car scheme, discounts on travel, leisure, retailers).

Requirements

• Must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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