Job summary Would you like to work with a forward thinking and innovative team in Community Nursing as a Senior Nurse? If you do, we are currently recruiting for Community Sister posts for our Community Nursing team. This is a great opportunity to gain further experience and development as a Senior Nurse in the community setting. You will be supported by Senior Nurses within the team and will be given an opportunity to develop case management skills and lead a dedicated team of Nursing staff in order to provide expert, quality nursing care to patients in their own homes. You will work as part of an integrated health and social care team providing nursing assessment, care and treatment to adults and older people living at home who have physical health needs which may be complex and long term. We are looking for ambitious, innovative and passionate nurses to join our Community Nursing team who will be instrumental in ensuring the continued provision of excellent services. This post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and skills. Our staff are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to supporting you to develop your career with us reaching your full potential. Community Nursing Service provides nursing care to patients at home across the 24-hour period with a Day team (08:30-16:30) and working one in four weekends. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance to meet the needs of the service. Main duties of the job Working within the Nursing and Midwifery guidelines to have responsibility for the management of a defined District Nursing caseload within one or more GP practices in the absence of the team leader. Work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. Deal empathetically with sensitive information, to include discussing patient's changing condition with patient and/or carer. You will take responsibility for managing, co-ordinating and delegating nursing and care interventions within an integrated health and social care team and managing the transfer of care into the Locality Health Teams and District Nursing services. You will participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the delivery of health care services and be part of the development of health services and inter-professional working. Safely manage high risk area including: Lone working in the community Patient handling in challenging environment where the principles of best practice regarding patient handling may be compromised Challenging behaviour situations Driving self Handling body fluids and other hazardous material Handling medical sharps and adhere to infection control policy You will have responsibility for providing the highest standards of patient care through on-going assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care. 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. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 449-ADP-7217 Job locations St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth) Milton Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 6AD 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. 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 RGN Desirable Additional post-registration qualification relevant to community nursing, e.g. ENB or equivalent in:- Diabetes / Continence / Palliative Care / Tissue Viability / Asthma / Respiratory Disease Experience Essential Working autonomously Clinical, managerial and leadership skills appropriate to the management of the team and caseload To be able to manage the team and caseload on a regular basis to include in the absence of the team leader To be able to deliver educational material Post-registration experience Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work independently Leadership Presentation skills Problem-solving, prioritising and delegating appropriately Time management Effective written and oral communication Negotiating Assertiveness Ability to inspire confidence Self-awareness Advanced person-centred assessment for the health and well-being of patients with complex needs Planning, delivering, and evaluating care to address people's changing health needs Identifying and managing risk to the Organisation, Service and individual, staff and patient Discharge/transfer planning for patients between services Reflective practitioner Able to develop and sustain relationships across professional boundaries Able to participate in the development of care standards and service development. Computer literacy skills Team working Ability to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels across agencies Politically and socially aware Flexible and adaptive Non-judgmental Self-reflecting with regards to personal and professional development Approachable and facilitative Person-centred approach Ability to work as part of a close-knit team Self-motivated, self-starter, able to organise a large and varied work programme Numerate Literate in English Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities Additional Criteria Essential Be able to demonstrate and understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post. Is able to work legally in the UK. Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Ability to travel daily for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire. For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body. For posts where postholders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Desirable Additional post-registration qualification relevant to community nursing, e.g. ENB or equivalent in:- Diabetes / Continence / Palliative Care / Tissue Viability / Asthma / Respiratory Disease Experience Essential Working autonomously Clinical, managerial and leadership skills appropriate to the management of the team and caseload To be able to manage the team and caseload on a regular basis to include in the absence of the team leader To be able to deliver educational material Post-registration experience Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work independently Leadership Presentation skills Problem-solving, prioritising and delegating appropriately Time management Effective written and oral communication Negotiating Assertiveness Ability to inspire confidence Self-awareness Advanced person-centred assessment for the health and well-being of patients with complex needs Planning, delivering, and evaluating care to address people's changing health needs Identifying and managing risk to the Organisation, Service and individual, staff and patient Discharge/transfer planning for patients between services Reflective practitioner Able to develop and sustain relationships across professional boundaries Able to participate in the development of care standards and service development. Computer literacy skills Team working Ability to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels across agencies Politically and socially aware Flexible and adaptive Non-judgmental Self-reflecting with regards to personal and professional development Approachable and facilitative Person-centred approach Ability to work as part of a close-knit team Self-motivated, self-starter, able to organise a large and varied work programme Numerate Literate in English Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities Additional Criteria Essential Be able to demonstrate and understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post. Is able to work legally in the UK. Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults. Ability to travel daily for meetings across a range of sites in Southampton/Portsmouth/Hampshire. For posts which require a professional registration, postholders hold a valid up to date registration with their professional body. For posts where postholders are required to drive as part of their role they hold a valid full driving licence which enables them to drive in the UK. 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth) Milton Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 6AD Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)