About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting new role in a high performing and supportive team?Perhaps youare ready for your next challenge?We have a fantastic opportunity for aRegistered Nurse orParamedic to joinour fantasticWest Berkshire Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward Teamuntil2ndMay 2027.
The post holder will be a key member of our multidisciplinary teams including a Consultant Geriatrician, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Registered General Nurses, Paramedic PractitionerandHealthcare Assistants to provide an urgent community response serviceto patients who are experiencing a health crisis with the aim to supportand provide virtual ongoing management tothem in their own homes (including care homes) rather than being admitted to hospital.
You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilstmaintaininghigh professional standards. You will ensuregood communicationand effective processes and procedures aremaintainedacross the service.
The post holder will work37.5hrs per week, 7 days a week, between the hours of 8am - 8pm, which will include weekends.
The role isbased atHillcroft House, Thatcham and staff parking is available on site.
Main duties of the job
The role will comprehensively assess patients with complex physical, mental, and social care needs using advanced clinical examination skills, detailed history taking and biometric monitoring and evaluation skills.
To undertake new patient assessments and reassessmentsin a timely manner, reporting backto the senior staff members for further discussion and/or assessment.
To analyse signs and symptoms, laboratorytestsand other measures of function, in formulating a diagnosis
Develop individualised treatment and management plans using evidence-based practice and proactivelymonitorpatients and review care plans
Toprescribe and install equipment in line withMillbrook-Berkshire Community Equipment Stores competencies framework and todemonstrateto the patients the correct use of equipment, ifrequired
Maintainaccurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive records and ensure that reporting arrangements are adhered to.
To develop andparticipatein planned teaching programmes of training for students and new members of staff.
To be able to effectively manage crisis situations including those that feature violence or aggression with special regard to lone working in the community and out of hours
To promote collaborative working with health and social care colleagues, voluntary agencies, and other relevant organisations.
Work flexibly in response to service need across our multiple sites
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 you to be considered for this role:
Registered General Nurse or Paramedic
Advanced History taking and physical assessment, or to be successfully completed within a 1-yeartimeframeof undertaking post
Able to work autonomously, with the ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational, communication and time management skills to prioritise work
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. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Tracia Cudjoe (West Berkshire UCR/VW Service Lead)on 07786880766or [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
Relevant clinical qualification with current registration (e.g. RGN, Paramedic, Physician Associate) Practice Assessor Training History Taking & Physical Assessment Module L6/L7
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of on-going professional development Willingness to undertake further training and development (Practice Assessor Training and History Taking and Physical Assessment)
Previous Experience Essential
Post Registration experience in Community or acute setting
Desirable
At least 1 years post qualifying experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Well developed written and verbal communication skills Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone in ever changing circumstances. Evidence of effective team working Teaching relatives and carers across all areas of care Computer literate Ability to demonstrate organisational skills Ability to demonstrate and show evidence of effective clinical skills Ability to manage distressed patients or relatives with terminal/palliative care needs. Ability to manage patients who have intravenous therapy
Desirable
Ability to participate in standard setting and audit
Additional Requirements Essential
Full UK Driving Licence and use of car for work purposes Ability to drive to multiple sites and work shifts covering 8am-8pm, 7 days a week including weekends and Bank Holidays Manual dexterity required for the role
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).
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 Hillcroft House, Rookes Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HR
Rookes Way
Thatcham
RG18 3HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)