Job summary
Provide expert clinical support and leadership to community nursing staff working within the Windsor & Maidenhead service.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate closely with the Operational Team Lead to ensure staff competency, including overseeing induction processes and ongoing clinical development.
* Champion evidence-based practice to ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.
* Act as a senior clinical resource, offering enhanced support and guidance for complex patient cases.
* Promote and support initiatives aimed at reducing inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions and facilitating timely hospital discharges.
Qualifications & Experience
* Specialist Community Nursing Qualification (DN SPQ).
* Advanced History Taking qualification.
* Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) - completed or nearing completion.
Clinical Governance & Care Quality
* Ensure care delivery is based on sound clinical assessment and robust care planning processes.
* Monitor and review staff practice regularly to maintain high standards of clinical care.
* Investigate complaints, safeguarding concerns, and serious incidents, identifying root causes and implementing improvements.
* Add areas of concern to the risk register and disseminate learning across the team.
Leadership & Team Management
* Exercise leadership and sound judgment in supporting the management team.
* Support recruitment and retention strategies to build a resilient and skilled workforce.
* Lead on staff induction, personal development, and professional growth.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. We offer an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values
* Caring for and about you is our top priority.
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
* Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits
* 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
FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Posted 17 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS1133-A
Job locations
District Nursing - Windsor
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
* District Nursing specialist qualification (DNSPQ)
* Extensive community experience
* Advance History Taking Qualification
* Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) completed or nearing completion
Person specification
* NMC registered Nurse
* Specialist Community Practice qualification relevant to field of practice (DNSPQ). (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing)
* MUST have Advance History Taking
* Non-Medical-Prescriber Qualification or nearing completion of V300.
* Active on the Mentor Register
Desirable
* Evidence at studying at master's level
* Coaching
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Previous Experience
* Clinical leadership within a community environment
* Community Nursing experience
* Teaching/assessing in practice
* Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issues.
Additional Requirements
* Valid full UK licence and access to a car for work purposes.
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.
Employer details
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
District Nursing - Windsor
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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