Responsibilities
* Take charge of a ward regularly and accept duties delegated by the Ward Manager.
* Responsible for supporting the delivery of high‑quality evidence‑based care and providing clinical expertise to staff via clinical supervision and training, and supporting patients.
* Provide senior nursing, leadership and managerial support and advice to the clinical area.
* Support management of a clinical area including 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.
* Actively participate in the hospital bleep holding rota.
* Participate in a coordinated emergency response to fire, security alerts and cardiac arrests and any other clinical emergencies.
* Report, elevate and act upon issues appropriately.
* Provide a nursing assessment when appropriate, of referred patients to determine suitability for acute medical & rehabilitation needs.
* Act as the prime provider of care, practising clinical skills for allocated patients by planning, assessing and designing nursing interventions and patient programmes of care.
* Monitor standards and provide ongoing evaluation of all care provided.
* Frequently prepare for, participate in and attend ward rounds and other multi‑professional meetings.
* Ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatments including custody, storage and administration of medicines.
* Maintain personal contact with patients and their relatives through conversation ensuring they understand treatments and arrangements made for them.
* Assist the Ward Manager in the formulation of standards of care, evaluating and monitoring effectiveness of the same.
* Be responsible for immediate management and clinical supervision of all junior staff throughout each span of duty.
* Ensure 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.
* Ensure allocated staff are aware of and deliver care plans and objectives, together with any set activities to be undertaken.
* Act in accordance with current disciplinary, grievance and complaints procedures.
Eligibility
Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
About the Trust
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.
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