Community Nurse

NHS; New Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated Community Nurses to join their dynamic Integrated Care Team. This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality, compassionate care to adults with complex health needs in the community. You'll work autonomously, managing your own caseload while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote health and prevent hospital admissions. With a commitment to staff development, the organization provides excellent learning opportunities, including a comprehensive preceptorship program. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive preceptorship program

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Experience in managing complex health needs in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined community caseload, ensuring appropriate referrals.
• Conduct holistic assessments and maintain accurate care plans.
• Promote person-centered practice and engage in clinical audits.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Clinical competence

Holistic assessment

Safeguarding

Medicines management

Planning and organizing resources

Knowledge of frailty and long-term condition management

Education

BSc Nursing or RN registered with NMC

Post-registration qualifications

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Community Nurse

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Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specializing in mental health, adult and child community health, and learning disabilities.

We are a vibrant, innovative Integrated Care Team passionate about providing excellent patient care. We work closely with GPs and Allied Health Professionals, embracing a One Team Approach that values staff development and learning.

We seek newly qualified or experienced nurses to provide complex care and treatment to adults with long-term or complex health needs in the community.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers excellent learning and development opportunities, including a comprehensive preceptorship program with an experienced coach to support your confidence and competence.

You will manage your allocated workload daily, with opportunities to develop skills in shift coordination and line management of junior staff. Access to a vehicle and a full driving license are essential.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will manage a defined community caseload, working within professional guidelines and accountability, providing interventions through Nursing, Mental Health, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy. Responsibilities include ensuring referrals are handled appropriately, conducting holistic assessments, and maintaining accurate care plans in line with standards.

The role requires working autonomously with professional accountability, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely discharges. Responsibilities also include re-enablement, rehabilitation, health promotion, and reducing health inequalities.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust unites expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. With over 13,000 staff across 300+ sites, our goal is to deliver compassionate, high-quality, accessible care, creating an integrated healthcare system that improves outcomes and meets community needs.

We are committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, offering career development, training, and collaborative opportunities.

Job responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We promote accessible and inclusive recruitment processes. If you have concerns about potential barriers related to sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief, or disability, please contact our Recruitment team.

We support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed during the interview.

Key responsibilities include providing compassionate, high-quality care, effective communication, clinical competence, holistic assessment, safeguarding, medicines management, and maintaining professional standards. You will develop and maintain collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams, promote person-centered practice, and stay updated with clinical developments.

You will participate in discharge planning, promote safe clinical practices, and ensure accurate record-keeping. Responsibilities also include managing conflicts, supporting students and new staff, engaging in clinical audits, and contributing to service improvements.

The role involves clinical procedures such as injections, wound management, and catheter care, with the ability to travel across Trust sites. You will make autonomous clinical decisions, prioritize patient care, and be accountable for your actions and those of the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing or RN registered with NMC
• Post-registration qualifications as applicable

Experience

• Working with multidisciplinary teams and agencies
• Handling sensitive issues
• Planning and organizing resources and patient needs
• Managing workload independently
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of frailty, long-term condition management, re-enablement, palliative care

Additional Criteria

• Full UK driving license is required
• Applicants with non-GB licenses cannot be considered for community roles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Further details are provided in the attached documentation.