Job Description
Job summary As a valued member of our community nursing team, the role will involve providing high quality care to our patients in their own homes Work will be delegated by a registered nurse and will include all aspects of healthcare delivery that are appropriate for your scope of practice. There is a requirement to demonstrate excellent communication skills; using these skills to engage with patients who often may exhibit complex and at times challenging behaviours and needs, to ensure the most appropriate care and support is provided. There is an expectation that the role will adhere to local and organisational policies and procedures when undertaking your work. Appropriate training will be provided to ensure you are proficient and competent to undertake this role. Main duties of the job To assist qualified staff in the provision of community-based care delivery and undertake a variety of tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the service as directed by the team and service lead. *Undertake phlebotomy for patients in their own homes. *Provide diabetic care to patients including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration. *Undertake wound and leg ulcer care *Catheter care and re-catheterisation *Undertake basic observations such as blood pressure measurement, record appropriately and feedback to team lead and /or GP *Obtain and process a variety specimens appropriately 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. Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Based on full time hours Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-MNH-8173 Job locations Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP 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 GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent. Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy Full Driving licence. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent. Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy Full Driving licence. 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. Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Parklands House London Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4AP Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Parklands House, London Road, RG21 4AP Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom