Job summary
A Monday-Friday 9am-5pm working pattern is just one of the attractions this opportunity provides. We are recruiting to our innovative and compassionate Reading school nursing team and are looking for a highly motivated practitioner with a warm personality and great people skills.
This is a term time only role, with a 30 hour working week although we would be open to discussion and so would encourage you to contact us on the details below if you are unsure whether to apply!
Working within the Reading area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 5-19 and their families, you will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families whilst being able to adapt to continuing change.
Work base: Whitley Health & Social Services Centre, 268 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7PJ
Hours: 30 hours term time (39 weeks per year), can be discussed further at interview
Parking: Staff parking is available on site free of charge.
Main duties of the job
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Undertake in depth health assessments for Children in Care, children who are subject to a Child Protection Plan and vulnerable children, and work according to the Berkshire LSCB Policies and Procedures.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Karen Jacobs on 07823 551367 or email karen.jacobs@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Karen Jacobs on 07823 551367 or email karen.jacobs@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN Level 1 (general, children's, LD, mental health)
- SCPHN (SN)
- Leadership skills
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- PSHE qualifications
- Management qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a community setting
- Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High standard of clinical work
- Basic IT skills/prepared to undertake training
- Presentation skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Cultural awareness
- Organisational skills
- Reflective and innovative practitioner
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to service need
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car driver who holds current licence
- To have use of own car for work purposes
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic and flexible approach
- The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN Level 1 (general, children's, LD, mental health)
- SCPHN (SN)
- Leadership skills
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- PSHE qualifications
- Management qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continual professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a community setting
- Teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High standard of clinical work
- Basic IT skills/prepared to undertake training
- Presentation skills
- Advanced communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Cultural awareness
- Organisational skills
- Reflective and innovative practitioner
- Ability to be flexible and responsive to service need
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car driver who holds current licence
- To have use of own car for work purposes
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic and flexible approach
- The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
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).
