Job summary Come and join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust as a Nursing Associate for the Windsor and Maidenhead Community Nursing Team As a Nursing Associate you'll help deliver care to people in their own homes and get to work with inspiring, skilled teams whilst you do it. We want you to feel confident and supported within your Nursing Associate role, so we will offer full training alongside our supportive and friendly team. The role of Nursing Associate is fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the competencies required to perform at this level and role model the Trust's core values well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values. This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed out on. Main duties of the job No day will be the same, as you will be doing anything from wound care to end of life care. Below are just some of the duties that you will be doing. To provide care according to the available evidence of best practice. Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients within agreed trust policies/ protocols, as documented in the band 4 competency assessment tool. Develop, implement and evaluate nursing plans in response to identified needs of the individual, carers and community in partnership with clients. To identify and plan preventative measures and anticipatory care needs in discussion with registered nursing staff. To work on own initiative and within scope of competence, referring appropriately to the Community Nursing Sister, Community Matron or other professionals as appropriate. Work in partnership with the community matrons, specialist nurses and social care to support patients to self-manage their condition where possible, and to teach patients and carers accordingly. Support and teach patients to self-manage their condition where possible and empower carers to actively participate in the treatment plan. Prevent avoidable hospital admissions and promote healthier lifestyles. Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with client group. About us 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 Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year per annum (incl of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CHS971 Job locations District Nursing - Windsor Windsor SL4 3DP Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Qualified Nursing Associate Car Driver with UK licence 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 youre 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. Job description Job responsibilities Themust haves for you to be considered for this role: Qualified Nursing Associate Car Driver with UK licence 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 youre 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. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Successful completion of Foundation Degree (equivalent to Diploma in Higher Education), level 5. NA Training Qualified AP Successfully completed work based competencies Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Previous Experience Essential Experience of working as a band 3 HCA Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Patient/carer focused Able to demonstrate empathy Understanding of the role of community nursing Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients Able to undertake holistic, personalised assessments and promote self-care and independence. High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills Able to work as part of a team Able to work autonomously Able to manage own workload and support others Commitment to self directed learning Proof of appropriate skills to effectively care for patients Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure Willingness to undertake additional further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection Knowledge of current DH documents, government legislation and recommendations Demonstrate cultural awareness Applies policies/ procedures to effectively manage risk Additional Requirements Essential Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments Access to a car for work purposes Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs Able to work in challenging environments Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Successful completion of Foundation Degree (equivalent to Diploma in Higher Education), level 5. NA Training Qualified AP Successfully completed work based competencies Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Previous Experience Essential Experience of working as a band 3 HCA Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Patient/carer focused Able to demonstrate empathy Understanding of the role of community nursing Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients Able to undertake holistic, personalised assessments and promote self-care and independence. High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills Able to work as part of a team Able to work autonomously Able to manage own workload and support others Commitment to self directed learning Proof of appropriate skills to effectively care for patients Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure Willingness to undertake additional further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection Knowledge of current DH documents, government legislation and recommendations Demonstrate cultural awareness Applies policies/ procedures to effectively manage risk Additional Requirements Essential Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments Access to a car for work purposes Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs Able to work in challenging environments 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address District Nursing - Windsor Windsor SL4 3DP Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)