Job summary
We are recruiting for a Senior Community Nurse to join our team in our Community Unit.
- The accountability within your role is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code, which says that you must work together for the safeguarding and well-being of the public
- Provide supervision, education, and training to the Community Unit staff.
- Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
- Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
- Deputise for the Community Unit Lead to cover the management of the Community Unit beds and assessments for admission to Community Unit in their absence as and when required.
- In conjunction with the Community Unit Lead provide effective clinical leadership.
- Responsible for the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all patients.
Responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
Main duties of the job
- To act up for the Community Unit Lead in their absence on a regular basis and to assist in the day-to-day management of the Community Unit and hospital assessments as appropriate to provide management and a high standard of clinical leadership.
- In conjunction with the Community Unit Lead provide clear and consistent leadership to the Community Unit team, achieving and maintaining high morale, based on sound organisation and clear relationships.
- All actions in line with NMC codes and other statutory and organisational standards.
- Educate and support staff with the Community Unit Lead. Identify staff development needs through the appraisal process.
- As a senior member of the Community Unit act as a role model to all members of staff, student nurses and visitors to the community unit.
- Support the Community Unit to manage and monitor clinical standards in line with the Trust policies through audit process.
- To provide information as required, including notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
- Initiate the investigation of concerns related to poor clinical practice or staff management. Escalate all concerns when there is a concern over the care being delivered by an individual to the Community Unit Lead.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification
- Relevant post basic clinical experience
- * Evidence of relevant post basic study
Desirable
- Completion of work based competency modulesCompletion of required mandatory training updatesCompletion of independent non - medical prescribers courseCompletion of clinical skills/diagnostic courseEnable people to learn and developContribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment
Experience
Essential
- * Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- * Ability to effectively organise workload
- * Ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills
- * Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances;
- * Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
- * Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.
Desirable
- * Promote monitor and maintain best practice in health, safety and security
- * Contribute to the improvement of services
- * Assess health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet specific needs
- * Enable people to learn and develop
- * Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of environments, buildings and/or items.
- * Attend annual update and complete e-learning modules, as required in relation to manual handling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification
- Relevant post basic clinical experience
- * Evidence of relevant post basic study
Desirable
- Completion of work based competency modulesCompletion of required mandatory training updatesCompletion of independent non - medical prescribers courseCompletion of clinical skills/diagnostic courseEnable people to learn and developContribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment
Experience
Essential
- * Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- * Ability to effectively organise workload
- * Ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills
- * Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances;
- * Able to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
- * Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.
Desirable
- * Promote monitor and maintain best practice in health, safety and security
- * Contribute to the improvement of services
- * Assess health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet specific needs
- * Enable people to learn and develop
- * Assist with the maintenance and monitoring of environments, buildings and/or items.
- * Attend annual update and complete e-learning modules, as required in relation to manual handling
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
