Job Description

Hospital at Home are looking for a staff nurse who is interested in the post for a the OPS hospital at home service. We are looking for a qualified nurse who is motivated and enthusiastic to join our developing service and multi-disciplinary team, with a passion for acute community care.
Hospital at Home is a service alongside virtual wards specialities within Older Persons Services. Our aim is to provide excellent person-centred holistic care to our service users and their families.
The role will include assessments and implementation of plans of care to patients whom conditions and treatment can be met within their own home or within the community settings safety to prevent them from remaining within the acute hospital settings when deemed appropriate.
Use of a car for transportation is essential.
This post offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career development as the service develops, as well as making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
Flexible working can be discussed during the interview
Within our diverse directorate we are also offering both fixed and secondment opportunities for further development opportunities.
This role requires a current NMC registration
Based at: Christchurch, although traveling is required on a daily basis throughout the BCP locality
Interview date: 5th January 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details
Date posted
10 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-ME05346
Job locations
Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• Use of own care for transportation, with a valid Uk driving license

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience
• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions for older people

Desirable

• Experience in providing end of life care

Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice in the care of the older person
• Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code

Desirable

• Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks

Qualification
Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Advanced Diploma/ Degree in adult health nursing studies

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Post Reg course related to care of the Elderly

Technical Skills Competencies
Essential

• IT skills
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Demonstrable ability in management of vital signs monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patien
• Non-IV medication administration

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• ECG recording
• Male Catheterisation
• Awareness of audit in practice
• IV medication administration including blood products

Person Specification
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential

• Use of own care for transportation, with a valid Uk driving license

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable clinical experience
• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions for older people

Desirable

• Experience in providing end of life care

Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice in the care of the older person
• Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code

Desirable

• Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks

Qualification
Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Advanced Diploma/ Degree in adult health nursing studies

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Post Reg course related to care of the Elderly

Technical Skills Competencies
Essential

• IT skills
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Demonstrable ability in management of vital signs monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patien
• Non-IV medication administration

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• ECG recording
• Male Catheterisation
• Awareness of audit in practice
• IV medication administration including blood products

Skills Required