At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support recovery in both hospital and community settings.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking NHS team dedicated to innovative healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting service development with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping patients receive care at home and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Paramedic with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated B6 Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Paramedic to join our innovative Urgent Response and Frailty Team, working across both the Emergency Department at University Hospital Southampton and within the community setting.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service supporting the NHS ambition to shift care closer to home. You will play a key role in delivering care that enables patients to receive hospital-level treatment in their own homes, helping to avoid admission where appropriate. You will be joining the service at an exciting time of development, as we integrate acute and community services across University Hospital Southampton and Community services across Southampton and Southwest Hampshire.
Responsibilities:- Undertake holistic, complex assessments for patients presenting in ED and community.
- Deliver clinical monitoring and therapeutic interventions to support recovery and independence.
- Work flexibly across: Urgent Response in ED (formerly CEDT), Southampton Urgent Response Service, Southwest Hampshire Frailty Service.
- Contribute to hospital admission avoidance and safe discharge planning.
- Support the development and supervision of junior staff.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
- Contribute to ongoing service development and improvement.
Practitioner (Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/Paramedic) employer: Wight Healthcare
As a practitioner within the innovative Urgent Response and Frailty Team at University Hospital Southampton, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises high-quality, patient-centred care. The organisation offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a commitment to integrating acute and community services, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to the NHS's vision of delivering care closer to home, all within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
