Registered General Nurse
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Community Assessment Unit and Urgent Care Response Service
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity for a Band 5 Registered General Nurse to join the Community Assessment Unit at Petersfield Hospital and work with the Urgent Care Response (UCR) team in the community. The post is a 30-hour-per-week substantive post covering the Southeast Hampshire area.
You will be working within the outpatient Community Assessment Unit clinic setting at Petersfield Hospital and in the community setting where you will be responding to the urgent care needs of service users in their own homes. You will be following agreed processes and procedures to deliver safe and effective care for service users in the outpatient clinic.
This is an excellent opportunity if you enjoy having varied work experience and want to broaden your knowledge and skills in both a clinic and community setting. This role is critical to preventing hospital admissions as part of the Ageing Well agenda and monitoring patients in their own home as part of the UCR virtual ward.
This position involves a proportionate amount of time driving when carrying out UCR visits, therefore you will need to be a car owner and have access to a vehicle for work with the correct level of insurance.
Further enquiries and informal visits are welcome please call either Chris Handford or Elis Prolo on 02382 310590
Main duties of the job
Upholding all standards as identified by the NMC including the Code of Professional conduct, Documentation and Medicines Management, the post holder will work as an active member of the Community Assessment Unit at Petersfield Hospital and as part of the Urgent Care Response team to provide a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
To assist in the delivery of effective assessments for patients with complex health and social care needs. To work alongside Consultant Geriatricians, GPs with Specialist Interest, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide a high standard of individualised nursing care in accordance with agreed policies and utilising an evidence-based approach. To be responsible for the assessment of patients' needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of planned treatment.
The post holder will be a Registered General Nurse and will continue to develop their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined by the needs of the patients, the service and the team.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Date posted
17 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-PSE-6735
Job locations
Petersfield Hospital
Swan Street, Petersfield
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3LB
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Petersfield Hospital
Swan Street, Petersfield
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3LB
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)








For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Karianne Dee/Chris Handford/Elis Prolo
karianne.dee@southernhealth.nhs.uk
02382310590
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