Part time post 4hrs a week, 19-23.00hrs
If you’rereading this ad,you’revery likelyto already be on your community nursing career journey; if that is the case there is no better stop to make on that journey than to join the community nursing family at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
As the largest provider of community services within theBerkshire countyBerkshire we have grown a workforce that delivers excellence when responding to that demand. This wasevidentwithin our most recent CQC report, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were awarded “Good”,the first community and mental health trust in the south to be awarded this rating, we aim to continue these standards and exceed through the development of our workforce.
As a Community nursing sister/change nurse, you will be integral inmaintainingthose standards as you manage a team of community nurses whilst being accountable for the care of the team. We understand that supporting,developingand nurturing our staff leads to outstanding patient care. We have a variety of opportunities to help you develop both your skills and your career,introduceand implement innovations within your service and make a true difference to the lives of our service users.
• You will support and nurture your team to be autonomous, skilled practitioners
• You will visitpatients intheir own homes
• You will assess for and provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs
• Some of the healthcare you will be expected to provideinclude; end of life care, wound management, and much more.
• Part time post 4hrs a week, 19-23.00hrs, available
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role
1. A desire to develop leadership and management skills
1. A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for our patients within their own home
1. Adult nursing qualification along with NMC registration
1. A full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Jan 2025
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