Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Community Staff Nurse for Health Visiting

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

Interview will be held on 2nd September 2025

The Bracknell 0-19 Serviceis made up of Health Visiting and School Nursing teams who are responsible for delivering the Healthy Child Programme.

If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurse then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking and vibrant service. Whether you are an experienced Staff Nurse ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your Health Visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.

You will work within the Bracknell area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.

A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children's Centre's in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

Main duties of the job

  • The successful candidates will work within a multi-disciplinary team across the area of Bracknell, supporting the Health Visiting Teams to deliver core and targeted services to the children aged 0-5 and their families.
  • The successful candidate will be part of the team implementing the Healthy Child Programme, underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

  • In delivering the service requirements, the successful candidate will be working in a variety of community settings across Bracknell including family homes.

  • The post holder will be supported by qualified Health Visitors and given a bespoke package of training and support.

  • Applicants are required to have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners.

  • As we grow and innovate, we maintain a team-focused approach that includes the benefits of working for a Trust at the forefront of using technology to support service delivery as a global digital exemplar.

  • Robust induction and Preceptorship programmes, Safeguarding, Clinical and Management supervision and a responsive appraisal process demonstrates an excellent range of internal and external training opportunities to support on-going professional development.

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

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum, pro rata (Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS542-A

Job locations

Skimped Hill Health Centre

Bracknell

RG12 1LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

  • You must be a Nurse that is registered with the NMC

  • You must have a passion for improving outcomes for children and families

  • You must have excellent communication skills

  • You must have a valid driving license and use of a car

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're 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:Laura Woods, Bracknell 0-19 Service Operational Lead on 07976 157378 Laura.Woods@berkshire.nhs.uk , or Fiona Howell, Bracknell 0-19 Service Manager on 07768 987992 Fiona.Howell@berkshire.nhs.uk who will 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

  • You must be a Nurse that is registered with the NMC

  • You must have a passion for improving outcomes for children and families

  • You must have excellent communication skills

  • You must have a valid driving license and use of a car

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're 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:Laura Woods, Bracknell 0-19 Service Operational Lead on 07976 157378 Laura.Woods@berkshire.nhs.uk , or Fiona Howell, Bracknell 0-19 Service Manager on 07768 987992 Fiona.Howell@berkshire.nhs.uk who will 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 Nurse

Desirable

  • Mentor Qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training and development
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Previous Experience

Desirable

  • Paediatric Experience
  • Community Nursing Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting
  • Evidence of effective team work
  • Well developed written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education
  • Computer literate
  • Willingness to teach students and colleagues
  • Reflective and innovative practitioner
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs

Desirable

  • Evidence of proactive and innovative practice
  • Leadership qualities
  • Presentation skills
  • Audit knowledge
  • Child Protection knowledge

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
  • The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Mentor Qualification

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Willingness to undertake further training and development
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Previous Experience

Desirable

  • Paediatric Experience
  • Community Nursing Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrates some understanding of Health Visiting
  • Evidence of effective team work
  • Well developed written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrates an interest in public health and health education
  • Computer literate
  • Willingness to teach students and colleagues
  • Reflective and innovative practitioner
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to work flexibly in order to respond to service needs

Desirable

  • Evidence of proactive and innovative practice
  • Leadership qualities
  • Presentation skills
  • Audit knowledge
  • Child Protection knowledge

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Car Driver & have access to a car for work purposes
  • The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads

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).

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.

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

Skimped Hill Health Centre

Bracknell

RG12 1LH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Skimped Hill Health Centre

Bracknell

RG12 1LH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Bracknell 0-19 Service Operational Lead

Laura Woods

Laura.Woods@berkshire.nhs.uk

07976157378

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum, pro rata (Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CFS542-A

Job locations

Skimped Hill Health Centre

Bracknell

RG12 1LH


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