The closing date is 9th Aug 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
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Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you think you have the skills to lead, develop and motivate others? Do you want to be part of a senior team who are determined to create localities where care delivery is of the highest standard?
If so, we would like to hear from you as we are recruiting for a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse to join our team.
You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care in their homes and whilst temporarily residing in Community Rehabilitation Beds. You will be supported to work with the senior nurses across the localities who will ensure that you are given all possible opportunities for learning and development.
We are looking for someone who can show us that they are a team player and are committed to the profession. Today's Senior Community Nurse role is complex and involves clinical practice as well as leadership, management, operational and educational responsibilities.
Please note that all staff are required to work across localities and travel to the mainland as necessary.
A current full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle for work and business insurance are required to carry out this role
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
To work as a member of the Integrated Community Nursing Team providing nursing care for patients in the community.
The Senior Community Nurse has the following key elements in their role:
A professional role promoting a positive image of community nursing
Provision of nursing care for community patients as well as patients temporarily residing in Community Rehabilitation Beds.
An educational role for patients, carers, Support Staff and new team members
To work in any locality and travel to the mainland as required
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About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 13,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
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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.
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.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Registered nurse with current NMC registration
Recent experience in community nursing
Willingness to undertake study at Level 6 or 7
Clinically up-to date
Knowledge of the principles of manual handling and blood borne disease
Knowledge of the Continuing Health Care (CHC) process
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Experience
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Essential
Physical Skills
Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder, e.g. car driver, lone working
Car driver with clean licence
Awareness of personal safety
Aptitudes
Demonstrate the following / the ability to:
Prioritise
Delegate
Work effectively in difficult circumstances
Effective use of resources
Logical reasoning ability
Be flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Key competencies of the Behavioural Framework
Computer literacy (Word, Outlook and Excel)
Abilities
Self -aware
Self- motivated
Flexible approach
Attention to personal detail & presentation
Awareness of personal safety
Organisational skills
Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
Communication Skills
Good communication skills, verbal and written
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Mary O'Brien
mary.o'
[email protected]
01983552533
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 6
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Salary
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£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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Reference number
348-IOW-11594
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Job locations
Ryde Health and Wellbeing Centre
Pellhurst Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 3DT
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Attachments
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Job Description
B6 Senior Nurse New Template (inc CRB) 090425.docx – 153KB Opens in a new window
Converted File B6 Senior Nurse New Template (inc CRB) 090425.docx.pdf – 292KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
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Additional document 2
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