Band 6 Community Specialist Nurse

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The closing date is 27 September 2026

To provide specialist nursing expertise within the Interim Team Community Discharge to Assess Service.

To work with patients under the care of the service, for provision of a specialist nursing assessment or a generic core Initial assessment and screening tools making excellent use of MDT working.

To undertake specialist nursing and assessment and treatment and also the development of rehabilitation/care programmes for adults, many of whom have complex medical and social needs with the aim of improving independence, function and quality of life.

To promote avoidance of hospital admission through early recognition and effective management of the deteriorating patient, close agency working and being involved in Rapid Response initiatives and local practices where necessary.

To support the role of the Clinical Lead, deputising in their absence as appropriate.

To deliver regular education and training to staff within the service on core clinical skills relevant to the patient group including, infection control, medication management and wound care.

Interview: 5th October

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

• To work with patients under the care of the service, for provision of a specialist nursing assessment or a generic core Initial assessment and screening tools making excellent use of MDT working.
  2. To undertake specialist nursing and assessment and treatment and also the development of rehabilitation/care programmes for adults, many of whom have complex medical and social needs with the aim of improving independence, function and quality of life.
  3. To promote avoidance of hospital admission through early recognition and effective management of the deteriorating patient, close agency working and being involved in Rapid Response initiatives and local practices where necessary.
  4. To support the role of the Clinical Lead, deputising in their absence as appropriate.
  5. To deliver regular education and training to staff within the service on core clinical skills relevant to the patient group including, infection control, medication management and wound care.
  
  Communication and Working Relationship Skills Communicates complex and sensitive information with patients regarding their management, treatment goals, likely outcomes, and ongoing care plans, taking into consideration communication differences and difficulties which may include but not be limited to, sensory loss, communication and cognitive impairments, and mood disturbances, ensuring this is done in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture.
  
  Liaises and communicates effectively with carers and relatives, verbally or in writing, regarding their diagnosis, management and rehabilitation.
  
  Acts as a role model and provides support to junior staff and other members of…