Community Staff Nurse
2 weeks ago
Job overview
District Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse
If you are seeking a a new challenge, more flexible working hours that fit in with your work life balance than look no further
We have vacancies across our Trust in Newbury, Wokingham, Bracknell, Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead.
In this role you will provide support and leadership to a great team and join a team that provides a catalogue of care and pride themselves on their commitment to the well-being of the community. Ideally the candidate will bring with them clinical experience of working with adults in a community setting. In return we will offer an excellent package including the opportunity to further train and develop, we want to see you grow
Your working hours will be Monday to Friday (with some weekend and late shifts work on a rotation basis). We welcome applicants who would like to work part-time or on a job share. A full UK driving licence and the use of a car for work purposes is essential for this role.
We really are a great place to work, rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission we look forward to welcoming your application. Contact details are shown below should you wish to discuss the role, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced nurse, with a warm personality and great people skills. You will be willing to undertake relevant training, have leadership experience and be able to demonstrate innovative practice. Show effective management skills, you will take responsibility for caseload management of housebound patients with multiple nursing need in the community.
You will be responsible for ensuring high quality evidence-based care for patients, their families, and carers in the community.
Responsible for a complex and diverse caseload, actively working to prevent admission to the acute sector and supporting patients in their preferred place of care. Responsible for maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies. Leading an effective supportive team, working together to provide clinical advice and support to other staff and patients. Responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients, with continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmers. Accountable for the standards of care and for determining the activity of your team. This will include acting as a role model for staff, sharing learning and developing practice.
Working for our organisation
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.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutionsWe welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
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 Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The “must haves” for this role:
A desire to develop leadership and management skills A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for our patients within their own home Adult nursing qualification along with NMC registration A full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purposesWe are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse – Adult Active on the Mentor Register Evidence of Leadership & Management development Recognised coaching qualification or willing to undertake
Desirable criteria
Specialist Practitioner qualification (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing) Non-Medical Prescriber/Nurse Prescriber Qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Evidence of a current CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in mentoring and assessing both pre and post reg. nurses in a community setting. Evidence of clinical leadership within a community nursing environment including Mentoring/assessing in practice Recruitment and selection Risk and Incident Reporting (Root Cause Analysis) and supporting teams in learning from findings. Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake Able to manage own workload and support others Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issues At least 2 years Community Nursing experience at Band 6. Experience of leadership within a team.
Desirable criteria
Coaching Clinical Leadership course or willingness to undertake
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
Understanding of the role of Community Nursing Able to work autonomously High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Able to motivate self and teams to positively manage change Reinforce within the service the need to view users holistically and promote self-care and independence. Work collaboratively with their counterparts from teams in other provider organisations to develop a seamless service. Effective role model and motivates staff within the service by being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels; utilising effective written, oral and presentation skills. Develops strong interpersonal relationships, ensuring that staffs are given the support to develop and grow into roles. Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, implementing evidence-based practice. Ability to influence and problem solve. Creative and innovative approach to service development Applies policies and procedures effectively to manage risk Demonstrates cultural awareness Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workloads and work under pressure. Understands the business needs of the organisation and shares all available information with the service ensuring people understand latest developments and their relevance Knowledge of current DH documents/government legislation and recommendations. Willingness to undertake further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areas. Participation in audit. Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
Able to demonstrate recent innovative practice. Able to work flexibly across service areas to enhance quality of service provision. Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes. A degree of agility and the ability to manoeuvre light to moderate loads. Able to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needs. Able to work in challenging environments.Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.
Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.
Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.
Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.
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