Staff Nurse (Outpatient WBCH) - Band 5 - Part time

Job summary

Staff Nurse (Outpatient WBCH) - Part time 25.5 h/w

Please note this role is based in West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham

The post-holder is responsible for prioritising and organising the effectiverunning of clinics within an Outpatients setting.He/she works as an effective team member, assisting in the managementand the organisation of work as required and deputising for the Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence as required.?he post-holder displays effective communication skills and works as arole model for good practice, supporting and developing students andmore junior colleagues as required.

Main duties of the job

Effectively deputises for Sister in charge / Charge Nurse in their absence, organising the daily running and staffing of the department.

Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping. Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred-care. Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.

Assists in the effective induction, mentorship, support and development of new staff, students and more junior colleagues.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent

The town of 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 rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WBCH Outpatients

Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WBCH Outpatients

Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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