About this role
Job summary
In the role of Community Staff Nurse, you will be caring for complex patients in their home environments, care homes and within clinic settings. The skills you will be developing in Community Nursing include complex wound management, palliative care and end of life care, medicines management, IV drug administration as well as delivering a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning skills. Our teams work closely with members of the wider community multi-disciplinary teams including local GPs, Hospices, Specialist Nurses, Mental Health, Social Care, and therapy colleagues. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will become a valued member of our nursing team which covers the north of Hampshire, including Basingstoke. This post is for Basingstoke Rural West which is based in Parklands House in basingstoke covering areas such as Tadley, Kingsclere, Overton and Oakley
The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with a current NMC registration. You will have the ability to work both independently as well as part of a wider integrated team. You will need to demonstrate strong communication and organisation skills and a flexible approach which will ensure you deliver high quality care at every stage of the patient journey. We are happy to support applications from Student Nurses who are ready to qualify.
Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes, residential settings and community environments. You will manage a diverse caseload, delivering clinical interventions such as wound care, medication administration, catheter and bowel care, palliative and end-of-life care, and the management of long-term conditions. You will work closely with GPs, therapists, social care colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive coordinated, person-centred care that promotes independence and prevents unnecessary hospital admissions.We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, effective and responsive care. You will need strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Community nursing requires adaptability, resilience and effective time management, as no two days are the same.Successful candidates will be organised, proactive and able to prioritise demands while maintaining a high standard of care. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, a commitment to learning and a passion for supporting patients and their families within the community.Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills, build meaningful relationships and make a difference to people's lives every day.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
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 Nurse with a current NMC qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Desirable
Community nursing experience gained through placements or previous employment.Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to undertake.Additional training relevant to community nursing, such as wound care, palliative care, continence management or long-term condition management.We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the community.
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering care within a clinical environment through pre registration training or post registration practice Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation Experience of communicating effectively with patients, families, cares and healthcare professionals
Desirable
Experience of working within a community healthcare setting.Experience of caring for patients with long-term conditions, complex health needs and/or frailty.Experience of wound management, catheter care, medication administration and end-of-life care.Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.Experience of using electronic patient record systems.Experience of supporting service improvement initiatives and quality standards.
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability to travel independently across the locality to meet the requirements of the role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues. Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and prioritise competing demands. Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a dynamic community environment. Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Understanding of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and professional accountability. Competent IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems. Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Ability to work within Trust values and contribute positively to team working.
Desirable
Knowledge of community services and integrated working within health and social care.Understanding of current NHS priorities and community healthcare initiatives.Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development activities.Practice Assessor/Supervisor skills or willingness to undertake training.
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).
Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Parklands House
London Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 4AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)