Job summary
- Main area
- Health Visiting Bracknell
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CFS542-A
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Skimped Hill Health Centre
- Town
- Bracknell
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 per annum, pro rata (Incl of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/09/2025
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse for Health Visiting
Band 5
Job overview
Interview will be held on 2nd September 2025
The Bracknell 0-19 Service is 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.
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The successful candidate will be part of the team implementing the Healthy Child Programme, underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
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In delivering the service requirements, the successful candidate will be working in a variety of community settings across Bracknell including family homes.
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The post holder will be supported by qualified Health Visitors and given a bespoke package of training and support.
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Applicants are required to have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners.
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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.
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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.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The must have's for this role:
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You must be a Nurse that is registered with the NMC
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You must have a passion for improving outcomes for children and families
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You must have excellent communication skills
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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 criteria
- Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Mentor Qualification
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Previous Experience
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric Experience
- Community Nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Evidence of proactive and innovative practice
- Leadership qualities
- Presentation skills
- Audit knowledge
- Child Protection knowledge
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Woods
- Job title
- Bracknell 0-19 Service Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07976157378
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