Are you ready to make a rewarding change in your career? We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse to our compassionate and innovative team based at West Berkshire Community Hospital. Whether you are an experienced staff nurse or have recently qualified, we will ensure you receive devoted, effective support from both your manager and colleagues within your team.
Working within the West Berkshire area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 5‑19 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 whilst being able to adapt to continuing change.
Please note we cannot consider your application if you do not have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
Base: West Berkshire Community Hospital, Benham Hill, Thatcham RG19 3AS. As this is a community role you will be expected to travel.
Hours: 30 hours per week term time (39 weeks per year). Hours can be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver targeted support to children, young people, and their families where there is an identified health need, such as the coordination of health care plans.
* Undertake training of school staff in the administration of emergency treatment and care (e.g. severe allergic reaction, asthma and epilepsy) and provide updates as required.
* Assist in the delivery of nurse‑led clinics, i.e. enuresis and referral clinics.
* Provide targeted health interventions to children and young people with identified health needs.
* Work independently within educational settings, in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion activities.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Registered Nurse with evidence of appropriate professional development.
* Mentorship qualification, or willingness to undertake.
* Health Promotion qualification.
Continuing Professional Development
* Evidence of continual professional development.
Previous Experience
* Evidence of practice relevant to school nursing and working in the community.
* Experience of inter‑agency working an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Ability to deliver presentations to groups.
* Good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
* Work as part of a team.
* Ability to adopt effective communication skills to various audiences.
* Ability to work without direct supervision.
* Good organisational skills.
* Good oral and written skills.
* Understanding of the school nursing service.
* Reflective and innovative practitioner.
Additional Requirements
* Car driver who holds current driving licence.
* Own car available for work purposes.
* Degree of agility and ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads.
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.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
* 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.
Equal Opportunities
We are 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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Reference number
371‑CFS747‑A
Job locations
West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 3AS
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