Job summary
12 MONTH SECONDMENT
Are you an established Registered Nurse/Community Nurse looking to take the next step within your career, with the opportunity to have a strong work life balance? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you!
We are looking to second a Registered Nurse/Community Nurse to a developmental post, to take you from a band 5 to a 6. We will offer one of a kind in-service training to ensure you achieve your competencies whilst in this development role as a band 6. The expectation is that we will support you to apply for the SPQ course running in September 2025, if unsuccessful the secondment would be reviewed.
Here at BHFT we are passionate about seeing you succeed and grow within your role as a developing band 6. Our training and support will continue throughout your secondment, during your application process and beyond.
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.
If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.
Main duties of the job
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
FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC Pin
- Community Nursing experience
- 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jenine Cross on 07717832703 or email Jenine.Cross@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl 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
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC Pin
- Community Nursing experience
- 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. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jenine Cross on 07717832703 or email Jenine.Cross@berkshire.nhs.uk, wholl 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- Adult
- Evidence of a current CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Active on the mentor register
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership within a team
- Experience at band 5 in a community setting or other relevant practice area
Desirable
- Wound care experience including leg ulcers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Community Nursing
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to motivate self and team
- Good organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver holistic care and promote self-care and independence
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Role model being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels
- IT , written, and oral skills including presentations
- Able to use IT and related software to support data collection
- Ability to influence and problem solve
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of leg ulcers aetiology, treatment and prevention
- Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, develop and implement evidence based practice
- Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance issues
- Able to manage workload and support others
- Creative & innovative approach to service development
- Understands the business needs of the organisation and shares all available information ensuring team understands latest developments
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during social hours and has use of car for work purposes
- Ability to work some weekends
- Able to work in challenging environment
Desirable
- Participation in audit
- Able to demonstrate innovative practice
- Able to work across different practice areas to support service provision
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse- Adult
- Evidence of a current CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Active on the mentor register
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of leadership within a team
- Experience at band 5 in a community setting or other relevant practice area
Desirable
- Wound care experience including leg ulcers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of Community Nursing
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to motivate self and team
- Good organisational skills
- High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver holistic care and promote self-care and independence
- Work collaboratively with peers
- Role model being highly visible, approachable and communicative at all levels
- IT , written, and oral skills including presentations
- Able to use IT and related software to support data collection
- Ability to influence and problem solve
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of leg ulcers aetiology, treatment and prevention
- Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, develop and implement evidence based practice
- Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance issues
- Able to manage workload and support others
- Creative & innovative approach to service development
- Understands the business needs of the organisation and shares all available information ensuring team understands latest developments
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during social hours and has use of car for work purposes
- Ability to work some weekends
- Able to work in challenging environment
Desirable
- Participation in audit
- Able to demonstrate innovative practice
- Able to work across different practice areas to support service provision
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).
