Job summary Staff Nurse (Outpatient WBCH) - Part time 25.5 h/w Please note this role is based in West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham The post-holder is responsible for prioritising and organising the effectiverunning of clinics within an Outpatients setting.He/she works as an effective team member, assisting in the managementand the organisation of work as required and deputising for the Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence as required.?he post-holder displays effective communication skills and works as arole model for good practice, supporting and developing students andmore junior colleagues as required. Main duties of the job Effectively deputises for Sister in charge / Charge Nurse in their absence, organising the daily running and staffing of the department. Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping. Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred-care. Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Develops insight into evidence underpinning care. Assists in the effective induction, mentorship, support and development of new staff, students and more junior colleagues. About us We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families. Our values: Compassionate Aspirational Resourceful Excellent The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 193-6969519NCG Job locations WBCH Outpatients Benham Hill Thatcham RG18 3AS Job description Job responsibilities For further information, please refer to the Job description attached. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder. Job description Job responsibilities For further information, please refer to the Job description attached. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder. Person Specification Education Essential Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) ((RSCN (Pt 8) if appropriate) Experience Essential Experience as student/Registered Nurse Skills Essential Good IT skills Person Specification Education Essential Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12) ((RSCN (Pt 8) if appropriate) Experience Essential Experience as student/Registered Nurse Skills Essential Good IT skills 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address WBCH Outpatients Benham Hill Thatcham RG18 3AS Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)