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Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Wokingham
Client: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Wokingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
13
Posted:
29.04.2025
Expiry Date:
13.06.2025
Job Description:
Job overview
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for a change? Or maybe you are someone who has always felt you would like to care for others but have no experience?
At Wokingham Hospital, we have two wards within our Inpatient Unit, caring for adults of any age with a wide mix of health care needs. We are a 24-hour service 365 days a year, mostly nursing led with support from the medical and therapy teams. The role aims to serve our patients, promote their independence, and support the service and team.
In addition to developing the skills needed to deliver high-quality personal care to our patients, BHFT provides access to various training programs, including NVQ, Nurse Associate Training, and overseas Nursing adaptation programs. We also offer shorter non-academic courses to enhance daily care.
The unit is based in Wokingham, close to shops and public transport. Staff are eligible for fringe London weighting, which adds 5% to your NHS salary, and enjoy free staff parking. Please note, this role does not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
* Support qualified nurses in the care of patients requiring medical and rehabilitation support.
* Assist with patients' care needs, such as washing, dressing, mobilising, and promoting independence.
* Ensure patient safety and infection control practices.
* Participate in training and support activities.
Working for our organization
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services provider, rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, committed to delivering excellent care across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We foster an inclusive environment with supportive colleagues.
Our core values include:
* Caring for and about you
* Providing safe, high-quality services
* Collaborating to develop innovative solutions
We invite applicants who share these values to join us.
Benefits include:
* Flexible working options
* 27 days’ annual leave, with options to buy or sell days
* Career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes
* Wellbeing tools and services
* Retail and restaurant discounts
* Supportive staff networks
* Generous leave policies
* Free parking
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered:
See attached job description and person specification. Review the criteria and tailor your application accordingly. For tips, see the attached guidance.
If you share our passion for care and excellence, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections. Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled applicants.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
* Effective verbal and written communication in English
* NVQ Level 2
* No additional training required initially
Continuous Professional Development
* Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2
Previous Experience
* Previous caring experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Good communication skills
* Teamwork ability
* Willingness to learn and attend training
Additional Requirements
* Flexible approach to operational duties
* Reliability
* Reasonable fitness level for manual handling
* Ability to work flexible shifts
Berkshire Healthcare offers community and mental health services across Berkshire, promoting independence and quality of life. Our team of 4,300 staff serve approximately 900,000 residents, providing care in homes and across sites.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, with adjustments for disabled applicants. Employment is contingent on NHS checks. Ensure your contact details are current for correspondence. Applications might close early due to high response. We promote a smoke-free environment. No agency contact please.
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