Community Nurse
The closing date is 29 June 2025
Job summary
We are a busy happy team who welcome new staff members and encourage staff development and learning.
We are seeking either an experienced nurse and/or newly qualified nurse to join us in providing care and treatment to adults living in the area who have long term or complex physical health needs. The scope of your role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge, promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term or complex conditions. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary way alongside a range of primary care services including those from GP's, social and voluntary sector.
You will be responsible for managing your allocated work on a day-to-day basis ensuring patients are prioritised according to clinical need and that assessments and care plans are recorded in line with the Trust's standards, this role will also help develop you to manage the co-ordination of a shift and supporting junior staff.
To support you within your role we have an excellent learning and development department, access to further develop your clinical skills and leadership development are available and encouraged.
Our service runs from 0700-1700, 7 days a week and therefore this position requires flexible working and all requests will be considered.
Access to a vehicle and possession of a full UK driving license is essential.
Main duties of the job
Working within Professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload (via Nursing, 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.
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
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-PSE-8415
Job locations
Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Bury Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 3PW
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gosport War Memorial Hospital
Bury Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 3PW
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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