Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part time, 30 hours per week. Come and be part of a dynamic and evolving Health Visiting team within the 0-19 service in Gloucestershire. We have vacancies for qualified and soon to be qualified Health Visitors and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated professionals to join our existing team.

As Health Visitors, we all know that prevention is key and within Gloucestershire this is always at the forefront!

You can be part of a skill mix team which includes Community Nursery Nurses, Public Health Nurses and Student Health Visitors, led and supported by locality Health Visiting Team Leaders, with strong support from our safeguarding colleagues. In addition we also offer reflective supervision and are always looking for innovative ways to support colleagues in providing this vital role.

If you would like any further information in regards to this post please do not hesitate to get in touch with us, we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

• As part of a skill mix team, the SCPHN HV will lead the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme and deliver the personalised level of service identified through a high quality needs analysis.
• To work with guidelines of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and to follow local protocols and policy guidelines.

• Safeguarding: Adults and Children(Section 11 of the Children Act 2004)

• Every member of staff has a responsibility to be aware of and follow at all times, the relevant national and local policy in relation to safeguarding children and safeguarding adults. This includes keeping up to date with relevant training and seeking supervision.

• The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values which are:

  • Working together
  • Always improving
  • Respectful and kind
  • Making a difference

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed term for 12 months. We are currently seeking nurses possessing the highest standards of care and compassion in order to aid, coach and support our diverse population of patient requirements here in Cheltenham.

Band 5 Community Nurse roles based in Cheltenham. As this is a community based role, the successful candidate will require a driving licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for this position.

Main duties of the job

To excel in this role, you will require excellent communication skills, the courage to make clinical decisions and a willingness to develop your potential.

You will require current NMC registration, post-registration experience is helpful.

We are a Technologically SMART Trust, offering a 'Mobile office' model providing you with all the equipment needed to carry out your role in comfort whilst on the road. This is as a result of the "YOU SPOKE - WE LISTENED" working results in staff safety due to live system and instant access to patient notes and past interactions whilst on the move.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

*Permanent, full time Band 5 SCHOOL NURSEneeded*

This vacancy is a rare opportunity for a permanent and full time postion.

We are looking for a registered nurse or midwife to work with children and families in the School Nursing team in Gloucester city.

We offer:

• An Induction Programme, training and competency framework to underpin transition into role
• Clinical Supervision, Restorative Supervision and Safeguarding Children Supervision to support professional practice
• Digital appointments to young people and parents offering quick and easy access to health advice and support
• Social media platforms and a texting service in response to requests of young people and families.
• Diverse work in a skill-mixed team developed through robust competency and operating frameworks

This role offers diverse and rewarding opportunities for nurses to make a difference to children and young people's lives through advice, support and signposting using public health skills of enabling and empowering families and communities to help themselves.

Main duties of the job

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED A CAREER IN SCHOOL NURSING??

An ideal opportunity is heading your way. A School Nurse is someone who is;

• dynamic and innovative, who embraces challenge
• wanting to help children, families and young people to make the best choices for their health and wellbeing
• able to support and respond to children young people and families most in need
• wanting to help safeguard children and young people of Gloucestershire at risk of harm
• interested in working in partnership with public sector and voluntary and community sector colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people and their families
• enthusiastic and motivated to develop and deliver plans to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Operating Department Practitioner/Senior Theatre Nurse - Band 6 to join our team at the Princess Anne Day Surgery and Endoscopy Unit, Stroud General Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced theatre practitioner who is ready to take on a clinical role, combining hands-on patient care with leadership, coordination and support for the wider theatre team

Our ideal candidate will be able to work across scrub and anaesthetics/recovery, providing flexibility across the theatre pathway. However, we would also welcome applications from experienced practitioners whose current expertise is predominantly within scrub or anaesthetics and recovery. Current competence in at least one of these areas is essential, with dual competence highly desirable

The Princess Anne Unit comprises one operating theatre, one endoscopy suite, a 14-bedded day surgery ward and a 2-bedded recovery unit. The theatre service supports a varied range of surgical specialtiesgiving the successful candidate the opportunity to work across a broad and interesting case mix

The service currently operates Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00. There may also be opportunities or requirements for cross-site working across the locality to support service delivery

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team, develop your leadership skills and play an active role in the continued development of theatre services at Stroud

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 practitioner, you will support the Theatre, Endoscopy and Day Surgery Manager in the day-to-day leadership and coordination of the theatre service, helping to ensure that lists run safely, efficiently and effectively.

You will provide senior clinical support within scrub and/or anaesthetics and recovery, working within your current scope of practice and competence. Practitioners who are dual trained will have the opportunity to work flexibly across both areas according to service need.

Key responsibilities will include coordinating theatre activity, ensuring appropriate staffing and skill mix, responding to changing clinical priorities throughout the day and supporting the safe and effective utilisation of theatre capacity.

You will provide visible clinical leadership, act as a positive role model and support the development of registered and non-registered colleagues, students and less experienced staff. You will also contribute to appraisal, education, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and the ongoing development of theatre practice.

The role requires excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills, together with the ability to work calmly and effectively in a changing clinical environment. You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

To work as a member of the Community Nursing Team within an Integrated Community team (ICT) delivering care to patients/ residents within an Integrated Care Team population.

To provide a high standard of skilled nursing care to people in their own homes or clinic settings.

To manage the Community Nursing Team and Nursing Caseload in the absence of the team Leader - District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse (for annual leave, study leave & sickness).

Main duties of the job

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.

Provide skilled nursing care interventions, support and advice to colleagues, patients and carers.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.

Assist in providing consistently high standards of evidence based care that meets the patient's requirements and satisfaction.

Maintain accurate patient documentation on the electronic clinical recording system.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

327-26-740

Job locations

Collingwood house

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work

Desirable

• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with NMC Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent 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 Knowledge Essential Ability to work on own initiative Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work 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

Collingwood house

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Collingwood house

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Fixed term contract for up to 9 months

To work as a member of the Community Nursing Team within an Integrated Community team (ICT) delivering care to patients/ residents within an Integrated Care Team population.

To provide a high standard of skilled nursing care to people in their own homes or clinic settings.

To manage the Community Nursing Team and Nursing Caseload in the absence of the team Leader - District Nurse / Senior Community Nurse (for annual leave, study leave & sickness).

Main duties of the job

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.

Provide skilled nursing care interventions, support and advice to colleagues, patients and carers.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.Assist in providing consistently high standards of evidence based care that meets the patient's requirements and satisfaction.Maintain accurate patient documentation on the electronic clinical recording system.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

327-26-741

Job locations

Collingwood house

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work

Desirable

• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with NMC Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent 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 Knowledge Essential Ability to work on own initiative Ability to effectively manage the workload, prioritise and delegate work 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

Collingwood house

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Collingwood house

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

We have opportunities for a highly motivated individual to join our Nursing Teams on Cashes Green Ward.

We are looking for nurses with passion and commitment who hold patient experience and care at the heart of their nursing practice and who shares our organisational values. In return we will offer you day to day support along with excellent training and a real commitment to your personal development plan with opportunities for continued professional development and study.

As part of the nursing team you would work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Physiotherapists, allowing the care we deliver to be holistic and patient centred, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality care to our patients.

The successful candidate will be expected to work both day and night shifts, the timings are as followed:

Early shift 0715 - 1515

Late shift 1315 - 2115

Night shift 2045 - 0745

Main duties of the job

We welcome applications from both experienced Registered Nurses or newly qualified nurses. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and further your career here at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.

If you are newly qualified, we are able to offer a supportive learning environment where you will be assigned a mentor who can help guide you through the first months of your nursing career. You will also be enrolled in our preceptorship programme which is the first step in developing your professional development.

For the more experienced nurse, we will support you in your clinical and managerial development to become a more autonomous practitioner, by providing access to academic programs. As a predominantly nurse led ward this means you will have greater autonomy and ultimately gain more job satisfaction by giving the best patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on each site, these will include:

o Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a community hospital setting.o Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients.o Manage complex care situations, chronic disease, admission avoidance, and end-of-life care.o Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.o Participate in continuous professional development and training.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.

76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.

81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

Full- and part-time roles available

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated registered nurses, both experienced and newly qualified to join us here on Peak View Ward at the Vale Community Hospital. We are a 20 bedded unit that provides specialised stroke rehabilitation, sub acute medical care, general rehabilitation and end of life care.

We are primarily a nurse/therapy led unit and there is a keen focus on discharge planning and positive risk taking. We are looking for individuals that enjoy working closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team but who can also work autonomously within set guidelines.

As a small community hospital we pride ourselves on the friendly atmosphere we have at the Vale Community Hospital.

Whether you are newly qualified or have years of experience you will benefit from having have a tailored induction programme. During this time, and beyond, you will be supported by the members of the ward team.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service users
• Supervise mentor and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students
• Coordinate care for a specified group of service users
• Deliver a safe and effective patient centred care to our service users, their families and carers
• Ensure all clinical care requirements of patients are communicated effectively at ward handover to allow seamless provision of care from shift to shift.
• Undertake clinical audits to identify and improve patient safety and care.
• Responsible for the safe use, inspection, maintenance and security of all goods and equipment, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained at all times.
• Responsible for the checking and safe storage of patients' property and valuables in line with the Trust's policy.
• To use non-medical prescribing or Patient Group Directives (PGDs) where applicable and to ensure that all duties in relation to medicines optimisation/management meet required professional and Trust standards.
• Implement and conform to Trust and Departmental Infection Control policies and procedures.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. Part time and full time hours available.

The Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit is based at the Vale Community Hospital in Dursley, offering residents of Gloucestershire a dedicated specialist stroke rehabilitation service in a Community Hospital environment. The ward also provides rehabilitation to patients who are recovering from an acute illness, as well as support for those nearing the end of their life.

We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join us on this busy and rewarding unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual that enjoys working closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team but who can also work autonomously within set guidelines. Applicants mustbe able to demonstrate an ability to confidently manage a team and provide strong leadership to actively support the ward in maintaining and delivering a high quality service. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to providing a high standard of patient care. We would expect commitment and flexibility with shift patterns and in return we offer a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.

Main duties of the job

• Management and leadership
• Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families
• Lead and deliver safe care, screening of admission and discharge processes.
• Workforce planning, rotas, leave and absence management, performance monitoring through engaging staff with clinical supervision, 1:1s and appraisal processes.
• Engage in audit processes and help to maintain and improve quality standards. Active involvement in developing new practices.
• Reviewing of incidents and implementing learning
• Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager.
• Leading the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Be a role model and resource for junior staff.
• Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals disseminating information appropriately and in a sensitive manner. Being able to engage in difficult conversations and be confident to problem solve if needed.
• Liaise with MDT and wider community agents
• Be involved in maintaining skills and knowledge of team members through training and development

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.

76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.

81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

327-26-739

Job locations

Peak View Ward, Vale Community Hospital

Lister Road

Dursley

GL11 4BA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The role of the Inpatient Unit at the Vale Community Hospital is to offer general andStroke Specialist rehabilitation to residents of Gloucestershire in a dedicated Community Hospital environment
• To assist and support the band 7 Team Manager in the leadership and management of the nursing team, adopting national best practice to provide a high quality nursing service to patients, relatives and carers on the ward.
• To act as Senior Nurse for the hospital when necessary, including overnight.
• To provide and maintain standards of care as required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and local and PCT Policy.

Job description Job responsibilities The role of the Inpatient Unit at the Vale Community Hospital is to offer general andStroke Specialist rehabilitation to residents of Gloucestershire in a dedicated Community Hospital environment To assist and support the band 7 Team Manager in the leadership and management of the nursing team, adopting national best practice to provide a high quality nursing service to patients, relatives and carers on the ward. To act as Senior Nurse for the hospital when necessary, including overnight. To provide and maintain standards of care as required by the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and local and PCT Policy.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registered nurse
• Ability to lead and manage junior colleagues
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of mental capacity and DoLS
• Evidence of flexibility and adaptability

Desirable

Desirable

• Knowledge of rehabilitation, sub-acute and end of life care
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Evidence of supporting change in the work place

Person Specification Essential Essential Registered nurse Ability to lead and manage junior colleagues Excellent communication skills Knowledge and understanding of mental capacity and DoLS Evidence of flexibility and adaptability Desirable Desirable Knowledge of rehabilitation, sub-acute and end of life care Experience of working within the NHS Understanding of clinical governance Evidence of supporting change in the work place

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

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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

Peak View Ward, Vale Community Hospital

Lister Road

Dursley

GL11 4BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peak View Ward, Vale Community Hospital

Lister Road

Dursley

GL11 4BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Do you think you have what it takes to lead and manage a team of nurses striving to transform Community Care across the One Gloucestershire Integrated Care system (ICS), based in the Cheltenham locality? If you have extensive community nursing experience and you are looking for a new challenge and career development this might be the next job role for you.

In this ever changing, modernising, NHS environment we need nurses who are flexible, innovative and resilient enough to rise to the challenge of a very rewarding role. We seek nurses with compassion , who hold patient experience and high-quality care at the heart of their nursing practice.

In order to be considered for this post you will either have achieved or be almost completing your Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) in District Nursing.

As this is a community role, it requires a full driving licence and a vehicle to use for work purposes.

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Early Shift 8-4pm, Late Shift 12-8pm. Rostered weekend 1 in 4.

Main duties of the job

In addition to being an expert in your field in possession of extended competencies, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills to illicit an accurate, holistic assessment of patient needs as part of a case management approach. We offer training and support to move towards greater engagement with our patient population.

As part of the role you will be required to work within a dedicated referral centre and will possess critical thinking & negotiating skills to aid the triage process. You will be responsible for managing a defined caseload of patients with delegated responsibilities to your Band 5 nursing team to support continuity of care for patients as part of the nursing model of care. Prior experience with electronic patient record IT systems (e.g. System One) is advantageous, however full support and training will be given.

You will be keenly aware of the importance of collaborative working and have some understanding of the services and other professions within the newly merged Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust including our own Therapy colleagues within the ICT (Integrated Community Team), GP surgeries, Rapid Response and Complex Care at Home ensuring the right care is delivered at the right time, by the right professional for patients.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This post is part time, 22.5 hours per week.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with some experience of healthcare, to join our small but effective Inpatient Therapy Team.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Inpatient Therapy Team to assist the therapists to assess, plan and deliver rehabilitation programs to our patients at North Cotswolds Community Hospital. Their primary role is to facilitate independence with activities of daily living, with the aim of enabling patients to be discharged to their home/appropriate setting.

The Therapy team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and rehabilitation assistants. On the job support and education will be provided. This role will predominantly be to support the Occupational Therapy team, but will involve some cross working between OT and Physio teams.

Rehabilitation assistants work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the nursing staff, in supporting and providing an effective rehabilitation programme and discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work directly with the registered professionals to assist, plan and carry out treatment interventions with our patients. In house training and support will be provided and once competent the individual will be expected to deliver interventions independently as well as working within a multidisciplinary team.

As you will be in daily contact with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, their relatives and outside organisations you will need excellent communication skills, written, verbal and non verbal and have experience of IT.

You maybe needed at times to be in the community to visit a patient in their own home, therefore a driving licence will be essential.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.

76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.

81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part-time, 18.75 hours per week.

Are you a passionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference to patient outcomes? This is an exciting opportunity to join ournew Home First service that launched on 1 September, supporting patients to return home safely from hospital and avoid unnecessary admissions.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver timely, holistic assessments and develop personalised care plans for patients with complex health needs. You will play a key role in supporting hospital discharge, promoting independence, and ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

This is a rewarding role for a nurse who enjoys autonomous practice, collaborative working, and delivering high-quality, person-centred care within patients' own homes and communities.

• Be part of an innovative new Home First service launched in September.
• Help shape a developing service focused on improving patient outcomes and experiences.
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding community care.
• Make a tangible impact on reducing hospital stays and helping people live independently at home.

Main duties of the job

• Complete holistic nursing assessments and develop personalised care plans for patients discharged through Home First and other discharge-to-assess pathways.
• Support safe and timely hospital discharges and help prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care, treatment, and intervention for patients with complex, acute, sub-acute, and long-term conditions.
• Identify ongoing nursing needs and coordinate seamless handover to Community Nursing Teams where required.
• Work collaboratively with therapists, reablement staff, GPs, social care teams, and other system partners across One Gloucestershire.
• Promote independence through health coaching, education, goal-setting, and personalised care approaches.
• Support medicines management and clinical decision-making to optimise patient outcomes.
• Provide advice and support to patients, carers, and families to maximise health, wellbeing, and self-management.
• Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, audit activity, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support the development of colleagues and students through supervision, coaching, and leadership within the team.
• Manage and prioritise a dynamic caseload, demonstrating excellent clinical judgement and organisational skills.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

We are currently seeking nurses possessing the highest standards of care and compassion in order to aid, coach and support our diverse population of patient requirements here in Cheltenham.

Band 5 Community Nurse roles based in Cheltenham. As this is a community based role, the successful candidate will require a driving licence and the use of a vehicle for work purposes.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for this position.

Main duties of the job

To excel in this role, you will require excellent communication skills, the courage to make clinical decisions and a willingness to develop your potential.

You will require current NMC registration, post-registration experience is helpful.

We are a Technologically SMART Trust, offering a 'Mobile office' model providing you with all the equipment needed to carry out your role in comfort whilst on the road. This is as a result of the "YOU SPOKE - WE LISTENED" working results in staff safety due to live system and instant access to patient notes and past interactions whilst on the move.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for up to 14 months to backfill a maternity leave.

We are looking for a registered nurse or midwife to work with children and families in the School Nursing team in Forest of Dean locality based in Lydney. The post is 30 hours per week year round.

We offer:

• An Induction Programme, training and competency framework to underpin transition into role
• Clinical Supervision, Restorative Supervision and Safeguarding Children Supervision to support professional practice
• Digital appointments to young people and parents offering quick and easy access to health advice and support
• Social media platforms and a texting service in response to requests of young people and families.
• Diverse work in a skill-mixed team developed through robust competency and operating frameworks

This role offers diverse and rewarding opportunities for nurses to make a difference to children and young people's lives through advice, support and signposting using public health skills of enabling and empowering families and communities to help themselves.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to fill a fixed term vacancy in Forest locality.

A School Nurse is someone who is;

• dynamic and innovative, who embraces challenge
• wanting to help children, families and young people to make the best choices for their health and wellbeing
• able to support and respond to children young people and families most in need
• wanting to help safeguard children and young people of Gloucestershire at risk of harm
• interested in working in partnership with public sector and voluntary and community sector colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people and their families
• enthusiastic and motivated to develop and deliver plans to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

The Eating Disorders Service in Gloucestershire is growing and as part of Community Mental Health Transformation a review of all posts has been completed. We welcome applicants from traditional Mental Health Nursing backgrounds as well Allied Health Professionals - Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Arts Therapists, Physiotherapists.

The service provides specialist assessment, treatment and support for individuals who are experiencing an eating disorder and their families within Gloucestershire.

The GHC Eating Disorders Service is recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic senior clinician to work within a specialist mental health service. The role will predominately focus on the treatment of Children an Adults with a complex presentation. The service is based in Cheltenham and Gloucester holding a caseload of 700 clients.

The post holder will assess, clinically manage, care co-ordinate and treat children, adolescents and adults with an eating disorder and their families. Working alongside other health care professionals including RMN's, RGN's GP's, Dieticians, AHP's, Psychologists and Consultant Psychiatrists in order to support service users within their recovery.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will hold excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic in their approach and demonstrate an understanding of the complexities involved in this specialist area of mental health

• To work with the supervision of the Highly Specialist Clinician and Band 7 Clinicians with patients with clinically significant eating disorders
• To assess patient and family needs and devise an appropriate care plan, communicating the plan in writing to the patient with copies to their GP, referrer and other involved parties
• To participate in the measurement of outcome, timely recording of clinical notes and communication of any significant clinical changes including ending of treatment in writing to the patient and their GP
• To provide evidence based treatments for children, adolescents and adults and their families as appropriate (currently Family Based Treatment [FBT], and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced [CBT-E]

We have a team of highly dedicated and skilled clinical staff and due to a surge in demand following the Covid 19 pandemic we are looking to expand our service.

We will provide the successful candidate with a high level of psychosocial training including CBTE and family based therapy.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Job summary

This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*

If you have extensive community nursing experience and you are looking for a new challenge and career development this might be the next job role for you.

The Evening and Overnight District Nursing Service are a team of experienced registered nurses who visit people at home when they have an unplanned nursing or health need in the evening or overnight. The Out of Hours community nursing covers from 19.00pm- 08.00am made up of two shifts twilight and night shift. We are looking for a caring and committed Senior Community/District Nurse to lead a team of nurses and healthcare assistants within a multi-professional environment. To excel in this role you will require excellent communication skills, effective delegation and prioritisation skills and have the confidence to make autonomous clinical decisions. We seek nurses with compassion , who hold patient experience and high-quality care at the heart of their nursing practice

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to strengthen and enhance our out of hours community nursing service and the individual appointed to this post will be a part of these upcoming conversations and support the ongoing development of urgent care services.

Your transition into this new role will be supported with a comprehensive induction plan, regular clinical supervision and leadership support from your line manager. You will also join an established, highly experienced peer group of Senior Community Nurses/District Nurses .

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.