Job summary
A fantastic opportunity exists for an experienced or newly qualified nurse who has a passion to deliver the best care for our patients on our wards. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for rehabilitation and excellent outcomes.

Keats Ward and Conan Doyle Ward are situated in the West Wing, Western Community Hospital. They offer level 3 physical rehabilitation services to patients 18 years upwards to help regain their independence and rehab potential. Admissions are either 'Transfer of care' which are patients transferred from acute inpatient wards, or 'Step Up' via community teams/Acute Medical Unit/ Emergency Department to prevent acute admissions.

The post comes at an exciting time for rehabilitation within Southampton, South-West Hampshire and nationally after recently relocating to the Western Community Hospital within our new specialist rehabilitation unit - South of England Rehab Centre. We also currently operate a Level 2b Neurological Rehabilitation unit and a Neuropsychiatric unit which provide a range of specialist rehabilitation.

Our shared values support the development of a strong working culture. They breathe life into our organisation guiding and inspiring all our actions and decisions. They enable us to be better at what we do and create a great place for our staff to work, whilst ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for coordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care following a city-wide locality-based model of practice and ensuring area of work is safe and efficient.
• Undertake assessment of patients' care needs and develop and implement programmes of care/rehabilitation for patients, uphold patients' dignity and respect in all aspects of care.
• Provide day to day supervision of junior members of staff and students on placement.
• Promote a well maintained, clean and safe ward environment.
• Regularly manage care on a day to day basis for all patients on ward in the absence of more senior colleagues.
• To provide high standards of effective health care for people accessing the service.
• To support senior colleagues in the leadership of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Rehabilitation Services.
• To be actively involved in service development and improving standards of care.
• Effectively manage the clinical area through the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty in order to meet the needs of the service over a twenty-four period, as required.
• Due to the inter-connected nature of the service, there is an expectation that all of its staff will be prepared to support any elements of the service as needs dictate, and in line with their professional competencies.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on full time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 348-SSW-12864
Job locations: Western Community Hospital, Walnut Grove, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Charmian Allen, charmian.allen2@nhs.net, 03001233918

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The closing date is 01 November 2026.