Senior Community Nurse - UCR

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust; Fareham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust in Fareham is seeking a Senior UCR Nurse to join our Urgent Community Response team, delivering rapid assessments and planning care in the community.

You will work autonomously with colleagues across health and social care, supervising juniors and ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Holistic assessments and care planning in the community.
• Clinical interventions and decision-making in urgent care scenarios.
• Leadership and supervision of junior staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments and develop care plans for patients in the community.
• Provide timely clinical interventions and support complex cases.
• Supervise and support junior staff, promoting best practices.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Nurse to join our Urgent Community Response (UCR) team. The UCR service provides rapid assessment and intervention to patients experiencing a health crisis, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting individuals to remain safely at home.

As a Senior UCR Nurse, you will undertake holistic assessments, develop and implement care plans, provide clinical interventions, and work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across health and social care services. You will manage complex patients within the community, exercise clinical decision-making, and support junior staff through supervision and leadership.

The successful candidate will be a confident autonomous practitioner with excellent assessment skills, a patient-centred approach, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. In return, we offer a supportive team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference to patients across our local community.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment, regular supervision, professional development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients within the local community.