Overview

We have opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join our Nursing Teams within our Community Hospitals. We are looking for nurses with passion and commitment who place patient experience and care at the heart of their practice and who share our organisational values. We offer day-to-day support, excellent training and a commitment to personal development 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 to deliver holistic, patient-centered care. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality care to our patients.

Vacancies

• North Cotswolds
• Tewkesbury
• Forest of Dean

We ask applicants to indicate a preferred site during the application process, with the expectation that you may provide cover at other sites if needed.

Main duties

We welcome applications from both experienced Registered Nurses and newly qualified nurses. We can also consider applicants who would only be available for night shifts. There are opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. If newly qualified, you will be supported in a learning environment with a mentor and enrolled in our preceptorship programme to develop your professional skills. For experienced nurses, we support clinical and managerial development and provide access to academic programs to enable greater autonomy and enhanced job satisfaction in a predominantly nurse-led ward.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications
Essential:

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registration - RN1, RNA, RNMH or equivalent) with current UK registration.
• Evidence of knowledge learned during training or post qualification.

Personal skills and attributes
Essential:

• Interest in working in a community hospital
• Ability to engage positively with service users
• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Demonstrates the Trust's WARM Values
• Aware of own development needs

Specialist knowledge
Essential:

• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
• Ability to administer medication and treatment within NMC guidelines

Experience
Essential:

• Knowledge and/or experience in General Medical Care, Elderly Care, Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Care, Social Care, Wound Management
• Ability to support and supervise HSCW and other team members

Desirable:

• Community Hospital experience pre and post registration

Other requirements
Essential:

• Flexibility to meet service needs (e.g., shift work) and participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis

About Us

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust employs over 5000 staff across 50 sites, delivering a diverse range of services. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that builds trust, belonging and high-quality care.

Details

Contract: Permanent; Band 5; Salary £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata); Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time; Location: North Cotswolds Hospital, Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire; Tewkesbury Community Hospital, Barton Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire; Forest Of Dean Community Hospital, Steam Mills Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire; Reference: 327-25-405-A