Registered Nurse

The post will involve working both day and night duties. This could predominantly be night duty depending on service cover. We are a dynamic and progressive community hospital setting and as a Band 5 Registered Nurse you work to support the Ward Sisters in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Experience in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, Neuro rehabilitation and palliative care would be an advantage however the opportunity to develop within these fields is actively encouraged and supported.

You will be supported in developing your clinical skills, supporting the Ward Sister and Junior staff on the ward.

Initiatives including RIO care records, Electronic Observations and Quality Improvement programmes are currently in progress within the Unit and your input with these will be encouraged within a supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development and implementation of evidence-based programmes of care.

The unit consists of two wards where staff members work together across both.

Predominantly night duties, although expectation to work a combination of days and nights as service dictates.

To demonstrate clinical decision-making skills, displaying evidence-based practice.

To promote and maintain a high standard of individualised care by actively contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, ensuring that care plans are used effectively, adhered to and updated as the patient’s condition dictates.

To provide supportive, effective communication with patients, relatives and carers.

To assist senior staff in the day-to-day management of the ward and develop toward taking responsibility for the ward/unit in the absence of a more senior member of staff. This will include maintaining a safe level of staffing on the wards and making appropriate decisions regarding admission and discharge of patients.

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. 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
• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:

• Experience with sub-acute medical and rehabilitation patient care.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of individualised care.
• Take responsibility for Case Management of Patients.

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.

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

• SLICE qualification or equivalent.
• Post registration education within medicine/rehabilitation & palliative care.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of post registration study or relevant recognised course.

Previous Experience

• Experience within medical/rehabilitation nursing and palliative care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Willingness to be involved in changes within nursing practice.
• Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to develop leadership skills.
• Mentorship of junior staff and students.
• Ability to organise work of self and others.
• Ability to problem solve.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to develop and take responsibility.
• Reliable.
• Reasonable level of fitness.

These are the values that we live by 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.

Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers.

No agencies, please.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.