Job summary Take charge of a ward regularly and accept duties delegated by the Ward Manager. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care and will provide clinical expertise to staff via clinical supervision and training and provide support for patients. To provide senior nursing, leadership and managerial support and advice to clinical area. Support management of a clinical area including the deployment, supervision, teaching of staff/students and resources. Assess individual care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care as well as setting standards of care across clinical areas. To actively participate in the hospital bleep holding rota. To participate in a co-ordinate emergency response to fire, security alerts and cardiac arrests and any other clinical emergencies. To report, escalate and act upon issues appropriately. Main duties of the job To provide a nursing assessment when appropriate, of referred patients to determine the suitability for acute medical & rehabilitation needs. To act as the prime provider of care, who is required to practice clinical skills for allocated patients by planning, assessing and design of nursing interventions patient programmes of care. To frequently prepare for, participate in and attend ward rounds and other multi- professional meetings. To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including custody, storage and administration of medicines. Maintain a personal contact with patients and their relatives through conversation ensuring that they understand the treatments and arrangements made for them. Be responsible for the immediate management and clinical supervision of all junior staff throughout each span of duty. Ensure that staff follow the clinical area and Trust policies and procedures Ensure all staff follow legislative and statutory requirements, e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Hygiene etc. To assist the Ward Manager in the appraisal of junior staff. To act in accordance with current disciplinary, grievance and complaints procedures. To participate in the recruitment of clinical staff up to Band 5. To assist the Ward Manager in the provision of formal clinical supervision for all junior staff. Planning of duty rotas ensuring Ward Manager of area signs off the rotas. 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 £37,388 to £44,962 a year To include weekends and Bank Holidays Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-SW-7310 Job locations Lymington New Forest Hospital Wellworthy Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 8QD 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 Registered General Health Nurse educated to degree level. Desirable Degree level education. Awareness and understanding of clinical effectiveness including the audit process. Experience Essential Awareness and understanding of current issues affecting patients in an acute and community settings. Recent experience in an acute setting. Awareness of the specific needs of patients. Direct work with health users and carers. Ability to fulfil the Named Nurse role for a specific group of service users. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing, verbally and via IT systems. Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and quality standards. Ability to safely manage/co-ordinate ward for the period of duty. Desirable Working with statutory and voluntary agencies. Acting as Supervisor/Mentor. A willingness to support the modernisation of services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Health Nurse educated to degree level. Desirable Degree level education. Awareness and understanding of clinical effectiveness including the audit process. Experience Essential Awareness and understanding of current issues affecting patients in an acute and community settings. Recent experience in an acute setting. Awareness of the specific needs of patients. Direct work with health users and carers. Ability to fulfil the Named Nurse role for a specific group of service users. Ability to communicate effectively, in writing, verbally and via IT systems. Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and quality standards. Ability to safely manage/co-ordinate ward for the period of duty. Desirable Working with statutory and voluntary agencies. Acting as Supervisor/Mentor. A willingness to support the modernisation of services. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Lymington New Forest Hospital Wellworthy Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 8QD Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)