The post will involve working both day and night duties. This couldpredominantly benight duty depending on service cover. We are a dynamic and progressive community hospital setting and as a Band 5 Registered Nurse you work to support the Ward Sisters in the assessment, planning,implementationand evaluation of patient care. Experience in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, Neuro rehabilitation and palliative care would be an advantage however the opportunity to develop within these fields is actively encouraged and supported. You will be supported in developing your clinical skills, supporting the Ward Sister and Junior staff on the ward. Initiatives including RIO care records, Electronic Observations and Quality Improvement programmes are currently in progress within the Unit and your input with these will be encouraged within a supportive team.
* The post holder willbe responsible forthe assessment of care needs,developmentand implementation of evidence-based programmes of care.
* The unit consists of two wards where staff members work together across both.
* Predominantly nightduties, although expectation to work a combination of days and nights as service dictates
* Todemonstrateclinical decision-making skills, displaying evidence-based practice
* To promote andmaintaina high standard of individualised care by actively contributing to the planning,deliveryand evaluation of care, ensuring that care plans are used effectively, adheredtoand updated as the patient's condition dictates.
* To provide supportive, effective communication with patients,relativesand carers
* Toassistsenior staff in the day-to-day management of the ward and develop toward taking responsibility for the ward/ unit in the absence of a more senior member of staff. This will includemaintaininga safe level of staffing on the wards and makingappropriate decisionsregardingadmission and discharge of patients.
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
1. Experience with sub-acute medical and rehabilitation patient care.
1. Ability to work as part of a team. 1. Ability tomaintaina high standard of individualised care 1. Take responsibility for Case Management of Patients, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
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
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