Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse
Location: Wokingham.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (part-time may be considered). With approximately one weekend every 4 weeks, bank holidays in rotation, and one late shift covering 4:30pm to 7:00pm shift per week on a rota basis.
Salary: £39,205 to £47,084
We are looking for an experienced Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team within the Wokingham Community Nursing Services.
If you have previous experience working in a Community Nursing setting and are passionate about leading a team to provide high-quality care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!
We seek an enthusiastic and experienced nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature. You should be open to relevant training opportunities and have proven leadership experience, with a strong ability to implement innovative practices.
With strong management skills, you will oversee the caseload management of housebound patients with complex nursing needs in the community, as well as support more junior staff to grow and develop.
Your role will be crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, their families, and carers in the community.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for a complex and diverse caseload, actively working to prevent admission to the acute sector and supporting patients in their preferred place of care.
* Responsible for maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies.
* Leading an effective supportive team, working together to provide clinical advice and support to other staff and patients.
* Responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients, with continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmers.
* Accountable for the standards of care and for determining the activity of your team. This will include acting as a role model for staff, sharing learning and developing practice.
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
* Adult nursing qualification along with NMC registration.
* A desire to develop leadership and management skills.
* A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for our patients within their own home.
* You will need to either have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
Education/Qualifications /Training
Essential
* Registered Nurse - Adult.
* Active on the Mentor Register.
* Evidence of Leadership & Management development.
* Recognised coaching qualification or willing to undertake.
Previous Experience
Essential
* Experience in mentoring and assessing both pre and post reg. nurses in a community setting.
* Evidence of clinical leadership within a community nursing environment.
* Able to manage own workload and support others.
* Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance-related issues.
Employer details
Employer name: Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: Community Nursing Wokingham, Barkham Road, Reading, RG10 9JA. #J-18808-Ljbffr