Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Trust to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic HCSW to join the out of hour's service. A full supportive induction program will be provided, and you will be joining a well-established and supportive team. Working in the community you will be providing care to patients with complex care needs, enabling patients to receive the care they need in their own home. This role is very rewarding, and each shift is different with new challenges. You will be working with an experienced Trained nurse covering out of hours request for clinical review in the East Hants and Gosport area.
The work is varied and interesting including, end of life care, catheter management, falls support, Diabetes management and wound care. You will be responding directly to client needs and liaising with the Community care teams in the area. You will also be liaising with the out of hours GP services and SCAS providing care within patient's homes and care homes and responding to visits to support hospital discharges and to prevent hospital admissions as part of our urgent care response service. Please note the base for work can be in Rowans Hospice or GWMH
This position provides excellent work life balance, and we have a part time contract of twelve hours available which attracts unsocial hours enhancements. Working Twilight 17:00 until 23:30 and Night response 22:00 until 04:30 am.
Main duties of the job
Working under indirect supervision, as part of the Community Care Team, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering nursing care to patients following prescribed care plans and protocols.
Deal empathetically with sensitive information.
Working as part of the Community Care Team and with other agencies you will provide care,
following a person-centred assessment for the health and well-being of patients.
To deliver nursing care by following a care plan written as part of a holistic assessment by the registered nurse for patients and their family/carers in their own home and other community settings.
Perform basic clinical activities which will include, wound care, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, physical observations.
To report any changes/concerns to the registered nurse on duty in a timely fashion and record in the patient's records.
Working within the Clinical Governance framework, maintain set standards and participate Standards for Better Health monitoring.
Participation in the Community Care Team's collaboration with other agencies, statutory and voluntary to ensure continuity of care.
Actively respect patient's privacy and dignity and protect their property and possessions.
Be responsible for the ordering of stock when required as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Keep an accurate diary that reflects daily work and mileage.
Maintain legible, accurate, contemporaneous records that are dated and signed.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
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
1. NVQ in Health care or equivalent or willingness to commit to training.