Job overview

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
• 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

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

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

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