Community Nurse

Job summary

We are a vibrant innovative Integrated Care Team, with a passion for providing excellent care for our patients. We work closely with GP's and allied Health Care Professionals and have a One Team Approach, embracing staff development and learning.

We are a busy happy team, who welcome new team members. All our staff are encouraged to contribute to the ongoing development of the services we provide, and we strive to ensure the talents of the team are recognized and opportunities to flourish are encouraged. We are seeking either newly qualified and or experienced nurses to provide complex care and treatment to adults living in the area who have long-term or complex health needs. You will work in a multi-disciplinary way alongside a range of specialist services, including those in the community, social and voluntary services. The team work closely with GPs and developing these relationships for the benefit of our patients is a key part of the role.

Our aim is to provide high quality, safe services that improve the health, wellbeing and independence of the people entrusted to our care. We are proud to deliver these services to our community, so you will feel a real sense of achievement and that your work makes a difference to the lives of local people.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for managing, co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need, holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

Working within Professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload (via Nursing, mental health, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy interventions) for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Care Team.

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for re-enablement, rehabilitation, health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hawthorn Lodge

Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hawthorn Lodge

Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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