Overview
Berkshire Healthcare Community Nursing Services is looking to recruit a Leader with the confidence and passion to drive change and innovation in our Community Nursing team.
This is an interesting and challenging role that requires strong leadership skills to support the team through ongoing service developments.
Working hours: Monday‑Friday 8:30‑4:30.
Responsibilities
* Manage the clinical leadership, operational management, and clinical development of the Community Nursing teams, including Community Matrons and Clinical Leads within the community nursing locality.
* Lead the development of Community Nurses and Community Matrons and facilitate joint working between them to support the integration agenda and ensure that the service provided is of high quality, responsive to local needs, and demonstrates value for money.
* Ensure that the services are effective and well‑coordinated, meeting the requirements of all relevant service specifications whilst keeping in line with CQC requirements.
* Work closely with the Service Lead, Advanced Community Nurse Practitioner, and Head of Community Nursing Services to develop the strategic direction in accordance with changing national guidelines and local agendas.
* Collaborate with GPs, other Health Care Professionals/staff and patients to provide a patient‑centred, seamless, integrated approach to care, consistent with the principles of clinical governance.
Qualifications
* Experienced Community Specialist Practitioner with evidence of excellent clinical and strong leadership skills.
* Sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and current professional issues.
* Ability to drive service developments and implement clinical governance principles.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Kerry Wilson
Job title: Community Nursing Manager
Email: Kerry.wilson@berkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07919 691857
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