Job summary Band 6 - Senior Staff Nurse - Part time 22.5 h/w The Battle Day Unit (BDU) have an exciting Part-time opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team working to improve the safety, experience and outcomes for infusion and blood transfusion patients in Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to have a real impact on the independence and confidence in patients treated in Royal Berkshire Hospital. A passion for admission avoidance is a must for this position. The Battle Day Unit works closely with various specialties like Rheumatology, Gastroenterology(IBD), Neurology, Oncology, Hematology, Endocrine, and Renal teams providing a varied work experience for the successful candidate. Main duties of the job The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within his / her professional boundaries, provides care for the presenting patient, from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. He / she is able to work autonomously but within Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council policies, protocols and guidelines, demonstrating safe, clinical decision-making, high levels of critical thinking and holistic practice. The post holder works with lead Clinicians, and care group managers to set and deliver the strategic vision of the service, and to provide specialist education and training for staff, student, and patients. To support the Ward manager in her absence and to provide strong leadership and effective consultancy for the Battle Day Unit nursing and the wider multi-disciplinary team. About us 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 recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 193-7053698NCG Job locations Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Education and Experience Essential Registered Nurse Resuscitation ILS Mentorship Evidence of recent clinical practice in specialist area/ evidence of recent appropriate experience Significant post registration experience Desirable Chemo Course History taking, Assessment and Diagnostics module Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Demonstrates excellent team working Computer Literacy Desirable Experience of involvement in successful change management Recent clinical experience in related client group Person Specification Education and Experience Essential Registered Nurse Resuscitation ILS Mentorship Evidence of recent clinical practice in specialist area/ evidence of recent appropriate experience Significant post registration experience Desirable Chemo Course History taking, Assessment and Diagnostics module Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Demonstrates excellent team working Computer Literacy Desirable Experience of involvement in successful change management Recent clinical experience in related client group 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 Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)