Community Nurse
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a part time nurse into our Andover and Winchester Rural North Community Nursing Team
Working within Professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload 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, clinics, and community centres.
Recognise and respond to the need of appropriate referral to offer members of the community care team or external organisations including appropriate escalation of potential Safeguarding risks.
Provide safe medicines management in your area, according to professional and organisational guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.
Inform the Integrated Clinical Lead, or Integrated Senior Clinical Lead, of any concerns with patients, relatives, visitors or staff that may compromise patient care.
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships and liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team so that patients needs are met.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers so that information is shared in order to meet patients needs.
Practice and promote safe and effective skills in all aspects of clinical practice
Practice and promote safe and effective record keeping in line with trust policies and professional standards.
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
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-8266
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)
Employer contact details
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