About this role
Job summary
This post is for 8 x 4 hrs 19:00-23:00 ( Job share Part Time ).
Come and join our CQC rated 'Outstanding' Trust as a Community Out Of Hours Staff Nurse for the Berkshire Out of Hours Community Nursing Team. As a Community Staff Nurse, you'll help deliver care to people in their own homes and get to work with an inspiring, skilled teams whilst you do it. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for further career development, and a strong in-house training programme.
Working within our Community Nursing Team you will support, assess, and treat patients with a variety of health needs, delivering high quality, evidence-based practice. You will have a passion and enthusiasm to care for patients in their own homes.
The Out of Hours District Nursing team works overnight from 19:00 pm to 7:00 am. This Post is for 8 x 4 hrs 19:00-23:00 Hours a week. This will be different nights and can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
To work in conjunction with all staff within the team to holistically assess the needs of patients and carers, and to work in partnership with the patient and family to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of nursing care.
To be able to undertake first visits and take any immediate action, reporting back to the Team Leader/Community Nursing Band 6/Community Matron for further discussion and/or assessment.
To undertake practice assessor and supervisor training support students and new staff to the service.
Provide care according to the available evidence of best practice and the support of others in the development of evidence-based practice.
To be actively involved in promoting self-care for patients and building Health Promotion into care.
To develop and participate in planned teaching programmes for patients.
To demonstrate knowledge and skills including assessment, reassessment, medication management, bladder bowel care, tissue viability, care, use and administration of treatment using specialist equipment, palliative care, and symptom control, managing acute episodes of care, reducing hospital admissions, as per band 5 competency document.
To provide care to people with long term conditions undertaking reviews in accordance with the individual patient care plan and with support of more experienced colleagues as required.
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:
Experience Band 5 Community Nurse with all competencies.To work bank holidays/ weekends or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service.Reasonable level of fitness required.Good Communicational and Interpersonal Skills
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.
We are 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 don't hesitate to call: Mercy Muradzikwa on 07768546448 or email [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/Training Essential
Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registration
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Mentorship training
Previous Experience Desirable
Community nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safety of oneself, patients and others using the appropriate aids. Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
Additional Requirements Essential
IT skills - including Excel, PowerPoint Able to travel across multiple sites in Berkshire Ability to demonstrate professional behaviours and attitudes Full UK driving license and access to own car Able to work flexibly across 7 -day service requirements
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 St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
112 St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)