The closing date is 30th Nov 2024
Anticipated Interview date(s) To Be Confirmed
Job summary
Come and make a difference to people lives isn't that what you signed up for, having the time to make that difference was one of your key aims.
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 community staff nurse into the New Milton Integrated Care Team. You can make that difference and contribute to the provision of high quality care, within a variety of community settings which include the patient's home, wound and IV therapy clinics. Learn new skills including end of life care, wound care and holistic care planning, then we would welcome your application.
The multi-disciplinary Integrated Community Teams work alongside primary care and a variety of community services to support and manage the care of housebound and high risk patients. The scope of your role will focus on supporting admission avoidance, early supported discharge, promotion of independence and assisting in the effective management of patients with long term conditions.
The service runs from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week and therefore this position requires flexible working, but come along and ask us - what hours would suit you?
All applicants require a clean driving license, professional registration and full access to a vehicle for travelling (mileage allowance payable).
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Working within Professional guidelines and accountability, the post-holder will have responsibility for the management of a defined community caseload (via Nursing, mental health, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy interventions) for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Care Team.
The post holder will have responsibility for managing, co-ordinating and delegating work ensuring referrals are dealt with according to clinical need, holistic assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and Professional record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.
The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for re-enablement, rehabilitation, health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
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 Qualification (RGN)
* Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence
Desirable
* Post Registration qualifications
Experience
Essential
* Experience of planning person centred needs
* Experience of organising resources relating to patient needs (e.g. equipment, dressings, etc.)
* Experience of multi-professional working
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload
* Demonstrate initiative in resolving issues and problems
* Enthusiastic and well motivated
* Car driver and own transport
Desirable
* Post Registration experience
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Knowledge of working with Students
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 Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Jacqueline Brown
jacqueline.brown@southernhealth.nhs.uk
07789935370
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29970.00 to £36483.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
348-SW-6369
Job locations
New Milton Health Centre
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