Community Nurse
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Job summary
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 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
Act at all times with compassion, to be committed to delivering high quality care, use effective communication, be competent and have courage when needed.
Participate in the holistic assessment, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and therapy for patients in the home, without direct supervision. This includes those with chronic disease, terminal illness who wish to die at home and complex care needs. Other settings include residential homes, nursing homes and clinics
Recognise and respond to the need of appropriate referral to offer members of the community care team or external organisations
Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy
Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers so that information is shared in order to meet patients needs.
Act as a role model in the promotion of person-centred practice, and challenge practice, which is not person-centred, so that a person-centred culture is maintained.
Keep updated with relevant clinical developments and use knowledge to enhance standards of care.
Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.
Manage conflicts and the reactions of patients, families and carers seeking the support of seniors
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.
Details
Date posted
07 March 2025
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
Reference number
348-MNH-7514
Job locations
Andover War Memorial Hospital
Charlton Road
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 3LB
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Andover War Memorial Hospital
Charlton Road
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 3LB
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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