Berkshire Healthcare Community Nursing Services is looking to recruit a Leaderwiththe confidence and passion to drive change and innovation in our Community Nursing team.
We are keen to recruitan experienced Community Specialist Practitioner who canlead an effective team.
This is an interesting and challenging rolethat requires strong leadership skills to support the team through ongoing service developments.
A sound knowledge of recent changes within the NHS and current professional issues is imperative and you must be able toevidenceexcellent clinical and strong leadership skills.
Working hours-Monday- Friday 8:30- 4:30.
The post holder will be a senior and experienced Practitioner working within a Community Nursing Setting. The post holder willbe responsible forthe clinical leadership, operational management, and clinical development of the Community Nursing teams, including Community Matronsand ClinicalLeadswithin the community nursing locality.
The post holder will lead the development of the Community Nurses and Community Matrons and will facilitatejoint working between them to support the integration agenda and ensure that the service provided is of high quality, responsive to local needs,anddemonstratesvalue for money.
The post holder will ensure that the services are effective and well-coordinated, meeting the requirements of all relevant service specifications whilst keeping in line with CQC requirements.
In addition, the post holder will work closely with the Service Lead, Advanced Community Nurse Practitioner, and Head of Community Nursing Services to develop the strategic directionin accordancewithchanging national guidelines and local agendas.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with GP’s, other Health Care Professionals/staffand patients, to provide a patient centred, seamless, integrated approach to care, consistent with the principles of clinical governance
Here are some reasons why applying to work for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the right choice for you:
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
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’recommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:KerryWilson on 07919 691857or email: Kerry.wilson@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role
This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025
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