This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and patient‑focused Registered Nurse to play a key role in delivering high quality‑care beyond the traditional hospital setting.
This role supports Southampton General by assessing patients for early discharge and then supporting patients in their own homes, helping to facilitate early discharge from hospital and prevent unnecessary admissions, while delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will work as part of a supportive multi‑disciplinary team, covering Southampton and surrounding areas, requiring confidence on the road. Working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (including occasional weekends).
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Specialist Nurse, you’ll be responsible for delivering excellent clinical care in line with patient needs, KPIs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high quality nursing care to patients in their home environment
- Safely administering a range of therapeutic interventions
- Undertaking clinical assessments and making independent clinical decisions
- Maintaining accurate clinical records
- Identifying, reporting, and escalating risks and incidents in line with organisational and hospital based processes
- Supporting patient safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient‑centred care
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is confident working autonomously while remaining a strong team player.
You’ll need
- RGN (Part 1) on the NMC Register
- Experience in an acute care setting, including making independent clinical decisions
- Experience undertaking clinical assessments and administering sub‑cutaneous injections
- Experience caring for IV devices and administering IV therapies
- Full UK drivers licence
You’ll be someone who
- Has excellent communication skills and can put patients at ease
- Pays close attention to detail and follows protocols and procedures consistently
- Is adaptable, flexible, and able to respond to changing service demands
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of therapies and medications
What’s In It For You
- The opportunity to deliver truly patient‑centred care
- A varied and autonomous role with strong MDT support
- Ongoing professional development and clinical skills growth
- The chance to positively impact patient outcomes and reduce hospital admissions
- We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do
Offering a salary starting from £34,000 plus a car or allowance we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Yearly pay reviews
- Contribution based pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
- Private medical (after qualifying period)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Annual company event
- NMC fees reimbursed
Our Values
We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.
