Job summary
This position has been extended due to the issues experienced with the
Trac Recruitment System this week. If you have previously applied, you may want
to re-apply as we cannot guarantee that your application has been received.
Come and join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust as a Community Staff Nurse in Wokingham (CNO-TWYFORD-CHALFONT Hubs).
We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for further career development, a strong in-house training programme, including excellent links with our partner Universities and opportunities to gain further qualifications. For newly qualified staff we offer a comprehensive 12-month preceptorship.
We believe in care that treats the whole person, not just the condition. We enable patients to stay at home longer and leave hospitals faster. Our community nurses work closely with members of the wider multi-disciplinary teams, including our GP's, local hospices, complex care nurses, health and social care coordinators, specialist nurses and therapist colleagues.
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Full and part time will be considered.
Interviews to be held 6th July 2023
Main duties of the job
o You will visit a number of patients on a daily basis in their own homes to provide a comprehensive range of clinical nursing activities.o You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs.o Provide a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning.o Administer IV drugs, complex wound management, health promotion and medicines management, end of life care and symptom control.o Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time opportunities available.o working in Wokingham localities and across outlying areas.
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.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:o Caring for and about you is our top priorityo Committed to providing good quality, safe serviceso Working Together with you to develop innovative solutionsWe welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role: A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes, Either a qualified adult nurse or currently in your last year of training (with NMC registration) Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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
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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role: A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for patients within their own homes, Either a qualified adult nurse or currently in your last year of training (with NMC registration) Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposes
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
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
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- NMC Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care.
- Community nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of LTC's and the concept of self-management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To work bank holidays/weekends or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service
- Full UK Driving Licence and use of car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- NMC Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilising evidence based care.
- Community nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of LTC's and the concept of self-management
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To work bank holidays/weekends or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service
- Full UK Driving Licence and use of car for work purposes
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.
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.
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).
