Job summary
Are you an experienced Nurse looking to take the next step within your career, with the opportunity to have a strong work life balance? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you!
We are looking to recruit a an SPQ District Nurse to our expanding Community Health team. Unlike your usual Nursing role, you will be working across the local community, assessing patients in their own homes.
As a District Nurse, no day is the same; you will be met with patients of varied needs, from wound care to end of life care. Giving you the opportunity to develop and enhance your current skillset! You will also be given the opportunity to broaden and enhance your management skills.
Our working hours/days are as follows :
Monday to Friday (Core hours) - 08:30 - 16:30
1 weekend every 4 weeks with days off in the week
Late shift - 11:00-19:00
Early shift - 07:00 - 15:00
We offer some fantastic perks, such as flexible working, part time offerings, incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills and progress to a higher banding, and the highest paid mileage in the area.
If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.
Main duties of the job
1. You will visit a number of patients on a daily basis in their own homes
2. You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs
3. Some of the healthcare you will be expected to provide include; end of life care, wound management, and much more
4. Full time ( hours per week) and part time opportunities available
5. Located at Upton Hospital, Slough covering Central Slough and surrounding areas
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
6. Caring for and about you is our top priority
7. Committed to providing good quality, safe services
8. Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
9. Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
10. 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
11. Generous NHS pension scheme
12. Excellent learning and career development opportunities
13. 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
14. Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
15. Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
16. Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
17. Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
18. Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
19. Qualified Registered Nurse with SPQ Qualification.
20. Car Driver with UK licence
21. Positive and motivational attitude
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
22. Registered Nurse- Adult
23. Specialist Practitioner Qualification
24. Evidence of a current CPD portfolio
Desirable
25. Active on the mentor register
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
26. Leadership & Management development
27. Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
28. Experience of leadership within a team
29. Wound care experience including leg ulcers
30. Experience at band 5 in a community setting or other relevant practice area
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
31. Understanding of Community Nursing
32. Ability to work autonomously
33. Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, develop and implement evidence based practice
34. High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
35. IT, written, and oral skills including presentations
Desirable
36. In depth knowledge of leg ulcers aetiology, treatment and prevention
Additional Requirements
Essential
37. Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during social hours and has use of car for work purposes