Job summary We are currently seeking nurses possessing the highest standards of care and compassion in order to aid, coach and support our diversepopulation of patient requirements here in the Forest of Dean. As a Registered Community nurse, you will be placed in the privileged position of caring for patients in their own individualised environment and responsible for the implementation and undertaking of patient centred care. Our collaboration with our Integrated Community Team colleagues is something we pride ourselves on within the Forest of Dean locality. Inaddition, Gloucestershire Health & Care Foundation Trust Community Nurses are placed in possession of: - o Individualised development planningo A supportive diverse management structureo Funded university accredited courses (relevant to post in line with individual nurse's career progression wishes and agreed upon withline management)o Autonomy and development to manage own workload and take responsibility to manage a small caseload of patients in partnershipwith line manager To excel in this role, you will require excellent communication skills, the courage to make clinical decisions and a willingness to develop yourpotential. Please note a full driving and use of a vehicle for work purposes are essential for this role as a Community Nurse. Main duties of the job You will require current NMC registration, post-registration experience is helpful but not essential and we have an excellent preceptorshipprogramme for newly qualified nurses. You need to be able to work over a shift system which includes early and late shifts across 7 days including weekends and bank holidays. If you feel you have the drive for excellence and wish to experience the freedom, self-management and progressive nature of Gloucestershire Health & Care Foundation Trust Community Nursing team then make applying the next investment in your future career today. We are a clinically led organisation where individuals are valued for their unique professional contribution to ensuring best patient care. ContinuingProfessional Development is a key priority and we actively promote and develop the broadening roles that Physiotherapists and Allied HealthProfessionals are able to contribute. We have an extensive range of Advanced Practitioners, Clinical Specialists, Professional Leads and Non-Medical Prescribers across a wide range of specialisms that actively support clinical colleagues within our organisation. Our well established, structured Clinical Supervision and In-Service Training programmes contribute to the learning culture which develops and challenges thinking and practice. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 327-25-100 Job locations Cinderford Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN Job description Job responsibilities Assess patient and carers needs through strength based assessment, Develop individual care plans in partnership with patients and carers. This will include information, advice, sign-posting and education. Regularly evaluate care plans to ensure they are up to date and appropriate, reporting clinical changes or areas of concern to the appropriate member of the team. Provide skilled nursing care interventions, support and advice to colleagues, patients and carers. Work to reduce unwarranted variation in clinical practice, providing evidence based interventions which effectively enable people. Discuss issues relating to care and support of individual patients with other disciplines and agencies, and refer to those who can better meet their needs. Collaborate with colleagues in the Integrated Community Teams and other aligned services to enable people within their communities, maximising their potential and promoting their independence. Administer and monitor medications consistent with policies and procedures. Contribute to the prioritisation of workload, taking responsibility for a delegated caseload of patients. Assist in providing consistently high standards of evidence based care that meets the patients requirements and satisfaction. Maintain accurate patient documentation on the electronic clinical recording system. Respond appropriately to feedback from patients and carers about the service, using the open approach of the organisation and within Duty of Candour expectations. When suitably experienced, to act as a Named Nurse, providing care oversight for a defined cohort of patients managed in the ICT Community Nursing caseloads. When suitably experienced, to act as a clinical triage nurse within the centralised Community Nursing referral centres, providing clinical review of patients and engaging with health and care professionals to enable effective patient flow and referral management. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for main roles and responsibilities of the job Job description Job responsibilities Assess patient and carers needs through strength based assessment, Develop individual care plans in partnership with patients and carers. This will include information, advice, sign-posting and education. Regularly evaluate care plans to ensure they are up to date and appropriate, reporting clinical changes or areas of concern to the appropriate member of the team. Provide skilled nursing care interventions, support and advice to colleagues, patients and carers. Work to reduce unwarranted variation in clinical practice, providing evidence based interventions which effectively enable people. Discuss issues relating to care and support of individual patients with other disciplines and agencies, and refer to those who can better meet their needs. Collaborate with colleagues in the Integrated Community Teams and other aligned services to enable people within their communities, maximising their potential and promoting their independence. Administer and monitor medications consistent with policies and procedures. Contribute to the prioritisation of workload, taking responsibility for a delegated caseload of patients. Assist in providing consistently high standards of evidence based care that meets the patients requirements and satisfaction. Maintain accurate patient documentation on the electronic clinical recording system. Respond appropriately to feedback from patients and carers about the service, using the open approach of the organisation and within Duty of Candour expectations. When suitably experienced, to act as a Named Nurse, providing care oversight for a defined cohort of patients managed in the ICT Community Nursing caseloads. When suitably experienced, to act as a clinical triage nurse within the centralised Community Nursing referral centres, providing clinical review of patients and engaging with health and care professionals to enable effective patient flow and referral management. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for main roles and responsibilities of the job Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse with NMC Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent Willingness to undertake additional training as required. Full driving licence and use of vehicle LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working without direct supervision Experience of working with student learners in practice Desirable Previous experience of community nursing practice Evidence of post-registration education & training. Holistic health assessment course (or equivalent) Teaching & assessing qualification PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to work on own initiative, assess patients competently and report back to Team Leader (or appropriate health care professional) relevant changes in patient's condition. Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work in the absence of the Team Leader - District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse Ability to liaise effectively within the Primary Health Care Team and with other professionals / agencies Desirable Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse with NMC Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent Willingness to undertake additional training as required. Full driving licence and use of vehicle LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working without direct supervision Experience of working with student learners in practice Desirable Previous experience of community nursing practice Evidence of post-registration education & training. Holistic health assessment course (or equivalent) Teaching & assessing qualification PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to work on own initiative, assess patients competently and report back to Team Leader (or appropriate health care professional) relevant changes in patient's condition. Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work in the absence of the Team Leader - District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse Ability to liaise effectively within the Primary Health Care Team and with other professionals / agencies Desirable Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cinderford Health Centre Dockham Road Cinderford GL14 2AN Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)