Rehabilitation Nurse - UEC services
The closing date is 21 May 2026
We are seeking enthusiastic Senior Community Practitioners (Nurses) to join the Nottinghamshire UEC services. Two posts are available. Our UEC services support discharges from acute hospitals and prevent admission. We deliver hospital‑level care at home using remote monitoring, digital tools and multi‑disciplinary community support. Our services take a rehabilitative approach to enable patients to thrive in their own environment and promote independence and self‑management of health conditions.
We support pathways including frailty, respiratory and admission avoidance and Pathway 1 – Discharge to Assess. As a Band 6 Senior Community Practitioner, you will provide timely assessments, person‑centred care and advanced clinical decision‑making in patients’ homes, working autonomously and within an established MDT.
This role offers opportunities to develop advanced assessment skills, contribute to innovative care models and play a key part in system transformation. We welcome applications from nurses passionate about acute community care, digital innovation and supporting people to recover safely at home.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver timely, person‑centred assessments and provide high‑quality clinical care to patients in our UEC teams for up to 14 days.
* Work autonomously and within the MDT (including Matrons, Nurses, AHPs and support staff) to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support safe early discharge.
* Interpret remote monitoring data, undertake face‑to‑face clinical reviews, identify deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation.
* Lead and coordinate safe, effective discharge planning and contribute to MDT discussions on treatment and risk.
* Support junior staff through supervision, role‑modelling and clinical guidance.
* Maintain accurate documentation on SystmOne and uphold professional standards, governance and patient safety.
* Work flexibly across Discharge to Assess, frailty and admission avoidance pathways, following lone‑worker and dynamic risk‑assessment procedures.
Job responsibilities
* Work within the UEC team and in collaboration with system partners as part of a supportive multi‑disciplinary clinical team focused on delivering excellent patient‑centred care and innovation.
* Be flexible over seven days, including weekends and bank holidays.
* Provide holistic evidence‑based care in a community setting that is responsive, effective and efficient, in line with the virtual ward model.
* Use digital and remote technologies within assessments.
* Demonstrate compassion to promote independence, prevent hospital admission or admission to care, support early discharge and help people receive the care they require within the homes they call home.
* Work collaboratively across organisational boundaries, analyse and develop treatment plans, and provide realistic, timely support to a diverse patient group and their families.
Requirements
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use are required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants are required to complete a DBS check. The costs of the DBS application will be deducted from salary over the first two months of employment. Applicants are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service; an annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and clinical risk assessment.
* Knowledge of long‑term conditions and their acute exacerbations.
* Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing and AHP care.
* Knowledge of management theories.
Experience
* Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
* Specialist and area‑specific experience.
* Ability to deal with and resolve conflict.
Qualifications
* Professional qualification – Registered general nurse to degree level or equivalent.
* Maintains current registration with the NMC.
* Further specialist knowledge/post‑registration experience in a specific service area or formal training at diploma level or equivalent.
* Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain professional registration.
Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues.
* Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient nursing care.
* Clinical supervision skills.
Values and Behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
* All colleagues are expected to understand and commit to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
Training
* Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Benefits and Salary
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum (pro‑rata for part time).
#J-18808-Ljbffr