Job summary
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing.
We value our employees and put people first. As a Global Digital Exemplar, we will provide you with an excellent working environment that has just been recognised as having a 'Good' rating overall, being an 'Outstanding', well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'
Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.
We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.
Main duties of the job
About you:
An enthusiastic registered nurse with current NMC Registration and versed in a range of intravenous therapies, you will join our small and effective High-Tech team based in the King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor and serving the patients across East Berkshire.
We offer compassionate care, in both community and home settings, to those patients who need ongoing treatment after leaving the hospital. We aim to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions and re-admissions and we facilitate the timely discharge of patients.
You will evaluate patient condition, carry out assessments and offer clinical support to practitioners providing high-tech care to patients. You will communicate calmly, effectively and reassuringly with service users and will make them feel heard and understood.
A born organiser, you will have your own caseload of patients with high-tech care needs - both in community settings and in clinics.
A dynamic nurse, you are IT literate and competent using RiO and DATIX to input data and produce reports, whilst you are a great believer of continuous professional development and will show us evidence of Professional Updating.
Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, friendly and considerate environment. This job only apply to candidates with a driving licence as this job involves driving across Berkshire East.
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.
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 solutions
We 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 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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats next?
If you share our passion for people and the dedication to excel, wed love to hear from you.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Daniela Amey on 07768417295 or email: Daniela.Amey@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
In addition to a competitive salary, as a valued member of our team, you will receive generous annual leave, have access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (available to all permanent staff over the age of 21), support with childcare and, as a respected member of the NHS, discounts from high street retailers and restaurants.
Wed love to welcome you to our warm, friendly team, who want to help you to make your career reflect your ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whats next?
If you share our passion for people and the dedication to excel, wed love to hear from you.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call Daniela Amey on 07768417295 or email: Daniela.Amey@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
In addition to a competitive salary, as a valued member of our team, you will receive generous annual leave, have access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (available to all permanent staff over the age of 21), support with childcare and, as a respected member of the NHS, discounts from high street retailers and restaurants.
Wed love to welcome you to our warm, friendly team, who want to help you to make your career reflect your ambitions.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Professional Portfolio - evidence of Professional Updating
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory relevant courses
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing training relevant to post
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information and advice to patients/carers /professionals
- Knowledge of current Government policies including intravenous policy
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritise work autonomously
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to set and maintain standards
- Ability to reflect on practice
Additional requirements
Essential
- Reliable
- Valid clean driving licence
- Car driver and access to a car
- Ability to travel to multiple sites across Berkshire
Desirable
- Intravenous therapy, knowledge of wide range of intravenous therapies.
- Venepuncture skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
- Professional Portfolio - evidence of Professional Updating
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory relevant courses
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing training relevant to post
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information and advice to patients/carers /professionals
- Knowledge of current Government policies including intravenous policy
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritise work autonomously
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to set and maintain standards
- Ability to reflect on practice
Additional requirements
Essential
- Reliable
- Valid clean driving licence
- Car driver and access to a car
- Ability to travel to multiple sites across Berkshire
Desirable
- Intravenous therapy, knowledge of wide range of intravenous therapies.
- Venepuncture skills
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
