Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 28 July 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a nursing role that allows you a fantastic work life balance? Or are you looking for a nursing role that is more dynamic and varied? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

This is not your average nursing role, as our community nursing service offers a fantastic work life balance, with our shift pattern meaning you only work 1 weekend per month!

We are a friendly and supportive team, looking for highly motivated RNs who possess strong communication skills. Your role will be pivotal within the local community by making a difference to our patients, delivering a high level of care in their own home.

As a Community Nurse, no day is the same and you will be met with patients of varied needs, from wound care to end of life care. Giving you the opportunity to develop and enhance your current skillset!

Our working hours/days are as follows:

Monday to Friday (Core hours) - 08:30 - 16:30

1 weekend every 4 weeks with days off in the week

Late shift - 11:00-19:00

Early shift - 07:00 - 15:00

We offer some fantastic perks, such as flexible working, part time offerings, incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills and progress to a higher banding, and the highest paid mileage in the area.

Main duties of the job

  • You will visit a number of patients on a daily basis in their own homes.

  • You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs

  • Some of the healthcare you will be expected to provide include end of life care, wound management, and much more

  • Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time opportunities available

  • Located at Upton Hospital Slough and covering surrounding areas.

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

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1046

Job locations

District Nursing - Slough

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC Pin

  • Car Driver with UK licence

  • Positive and motivational attitude

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.

Were 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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC Pin

  • Car Driver with UK licence

  • Positive and motivational attitude

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.

Were 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.

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/Trainin

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (RGN)
  • NMC Registration

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD

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
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to participate in standard setting and audit

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 licence and access to own car
  • Able to work flexibly across 7 day service requirement
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Trainin

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (RGN)
  • NMC Registration

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of CPD

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
  • Time management skills
  • Ability to participate in standard setting and audit

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 licence and access to own car
  • Able to work flexibly across 7 day service requirement

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).

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.

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

District Nursing - Slough

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

District Nursing - Slough

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Jenine Cross

jenine.cross@berkshire.nhs.uk

07717832703

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1046

Job locations

District Nursing - Slough

Slough

SL1 2BJ


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