Locum-Community Home Visiting Clinician
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £45.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO6 3BG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | U0057-26-0000 |
Summary
Clinical Duties Undertake face-to-face clinical assessments in patients homes following referral from GP practices Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice Formulate and implement appropriate care plans, including safety-netting and escalation Prescribe medications (where qualified) or recommend treatment in line with PGDs and local policy Identify deterioration and escalate appropriately to GPs, urgent care, or emergency services Provide advice, reassurance, and health education to patients and carers Support admission avoidance and early discharge pathways Professional Practice Work independently and autonomously, managing a mobile caseload Maintain accurate, timely, and legible clinical records on relevant systems Practice in accordance with NMC / HCPC standards, local clinical governance, and policies Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and continued professional development Contribute to audit, service improvement, and quality initiatives Communication & Teamworking Communicate effectively with GP practices, community services, and wider MDTs Provide clear verbal and written clinical handovers Build positive working relationships with patients, carers, and professionals Health, Safety & Governance Drive between visits across PO1PO6, managing time effectively and safely Ensure lone working procedures are followed at all times Adhere to safeguarding adults and children policies Maintain infection prevention and control standards