About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a change or start in career, but worried you will become 'de-skilled' in a Community Hospital?
Think again! Here at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead, we have an inpatient ward, soon to become two wards, with a brand new modern ward set to open this year. The service delivers care for adults with a wide variety medical and post-surgical conditions. Our patient cohort is referred from both acute hospital and community settings. Without immediate access to acute investigations, we use multiple 'Point of Care Testing' systems to support the care of our patients.
Our diverse range of staff are skilled inappropriate management of patients supporting them to remain in the community setting, whilst also escalating as appropriate to ensure their safety.
BHFT actively encourages the development of our staff, and as a result our team of RNs have the opportunity to follow the career path suitable to them - this can be developing autonomous nursing skills, management skills, or supporting you to be the best Registered Nurse you can be. Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit overseas applicants who require relocation or OSCE for NMC registration thought this post.
We are looking for nurses that are flexible and can cover shifts over a 24 hour, 7 day a week service.
Main duties of the job
Work closely as part of the Multi Disciplinary Team for the care of patients requiring medical and rehabilitation support, predominantly post and acute hospital stay.
Responsible for the assessment of care needs, development and implementation of patient centred care. Promoting independence and safe discharge home.
Working with junior members of staff in all aspects of patient care, participating in training and support.
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:
Qualified adult physical health nurse
Able to embody our Trust Values of being Caring, Committed and Together.
Good understanding and use of IT programmes as we are a digital Trust
Work flexibly for a 24/7 service
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it's important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 don't hesitate to email: Ellen Bowley on [email protected] who'll 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 or training Essential
Registered Nurse NMC Registration
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of excellent communication skills which promote two-way communication and help to establish collaborative team working and patient centred care Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience.
Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential
Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.
Additional Requirements Essential
Ability to travel to Trust sites as required.
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.
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 Henry Tudor Ward, St Marks Hospital
112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 6DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)