About this role
Job summary
Are you ready to make a rewarding change in your career? Are you looking for a role offering aMonday-Friday,term time,9am-5pm working pattern?
A Monday-Friday 9am-5pm working pattern is just one of the attractions this opportunity provides. We are looking to recruit a Band5Staff Nurseto ourcompassionateand innovativeteam based atWest Berkshire Community Hospital.Whether you are an experienced staff nurse or have recently qualified, we will ensure you receive devoted, effective support from both your manager and colleagues within your team.
Workingwithin theWest Berkshirearea 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 familieswhilst being able to adapt to continuing change.
Please note we cannot consider your application if you do not haveaUK driving license andaccess to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
Base:Your base will beWest Berkshire Community Hospital, Benham Hill, ThatchamRG19 3ASalthough, as this is a community role you will be expected to travel.
Hours:30 hoursper week term time (39 weeks per year), hours can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Deliver targeted support to children, young people, and their families, where there is an identified health need, such as the coordination of health care plans
Undertake training of school staff in the administration of emergency treatment and care (e.g. Severe Allergic Reaction, Asthma and Epilepsy) and provides updates asrequired.
Assistin the delivery of nurse led clinics, i.e. enuresis and referral clinics
Provide targeted health interventions to children and young people with identified health needs.
Work independently within educational settings, in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion activities.
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 have's for this role:
You must be a Registered Nurse active on the NMC register
A degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
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.
Werecommitted 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. Pleasedont hesitate to call:Alison Stareson 07919217475 or email: [email protected] 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 pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training Essential
Registered Nurse with evidence of appropriate professional development Mentorship qualification, or willingness to undertake
Desirable
Health Promotion Qualification
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of continual professional development
Previous Experience Desirable
Evidence of practice relevant to school nursing and working in the community. Experience of inter-agency working an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to deliver presentations to groups. Good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Work as part of a team Ability to adopt effective communication skills to various audiences Ability to work without direct supervision Good organisational skills Good oral and written skills Have an understanding of the school nursing service To be a reflective and innovative practitioner
Additional Requirements Essential
Car driver who holds current driving licence To have use of own car for work purposes 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.
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).
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 3AS
Thatcham
RG18 3AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)