Senior Community Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive working environment

Regular supervision

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working discussions at INTERV

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a senior community nurse to lead a caseload of patients with complex health needs, delivering holistic assessments and steering care planning within patients’ homes and community settings.

The post emphasizes clinical leadership, safe discharge planning and proactive collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and high-quality outcomes for patients living at home.

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification or university degree.
• ENB 998 or PETALS mentorship qualification.
• Management or leadership qualification or development programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex health needs and provide holistic assessments.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider nursing team.
• Monitor quality of care planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure medicines are handled and given safely in line with guidelines.
• Plan discharge and transfer with the multidisciplinary team.
• Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and keep patients independent at home.
• Build relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and carers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical leadership

Advocacy for patients

Education

BSc Nursing

Post-registration qualification

ENB 998 / PETALS

Leadership development

Job description

This senior nursing post sits in the community nursing team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, caring for patients in their homes and community settings. The work centres on a caseload of people with complex health needs, alongside clinical leadership for the wider nursing team. The role aims to keep patients independent at home and to support safe discharge from hospital. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex health needs, including holistic assessment
• Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider nursing team
• Monitor the quality of care planning, implementation and evaluation
• Ensure medicines are handled and given safely in line with guidelines
• Plan discharge and transfer proactively with the multidisciplinary team
• Help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and keep patients independent at home
• Build working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and carers
• Inform the Community Matron of concerns that may compromise patient care
• Role model person-centred practice and challenge practice that is not person-centred
• Practise and promote safe clinical skills and recording
• Keep up to date with clinical developments and use them to raise standards
• Encourage a culture of patient wellness and coproduction

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing or equivalent
• Post-registration qualification or university degree
• ENB 998 or equivalent, or PETALS mentorship qualification
• Management or leadership qualification or development programme

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a registered nurse

Experience

• Post-qualification experience
• Caseload management of complex care packages for vulnerable people
• Working with complex needs in primary or community care, with understanding of community health servicesExperience of long-term conditions and frailty
• Clinical audit or research, and innovative practice including managing change

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Broad range of enhanced clinical skills
• Leadership and organisational skills, including decision-making and prioritising
• Advocacy for patients’ issues

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK at the time of application
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

Nice to have

• Masters degree or equivalent experience gained through ongoing personal development and training

What’s offered

• Supportive working environment
• Regular supervision
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working requests discussed at interview