Veterans Community Nurse

Location:
Hybrid – Remote and community-based. You must be based in an area that supports regular travel across Wales, particularly Cardiff and Swansea.

Hours:
Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract:
Permanent

Help for Heroes supports those who have served in the UK Armed Forces or have worked under UK Command and their families, no matter when or where they served.

The Charity supports the Armed Forces Community to live well after service by providing tailored mental, physical, welfare and financial support to help people rebuild their lives and find the peace they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Community Nurse to join the Services team at Help for Heroes and play a key role in supporting veterans and their families to access the right healthcare and clinical support, helping them live well after service.

Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.

Are you a committed,
Registered Band 6 Nurse looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our Armed Forces Community.

As a Veterans Community Nurse, you will:

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

Please see the job description below for more details about the role.

This community-based team of nurses, Occupational Therapists (OTs), and administration staff support veterans with their physical healthcare needs by being resourceful in finding ways to deliver what is right and fair for those in the healthcare domain.

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

Closing date: 1st February 2026

Interview Process: There will be a 2 part interview process. Stage 1 will be online via Teams. Stage 2 will be in person in Cardiff.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.