Overview
An exciting career opportunity has arisen for a Community Staff Nurse to join the West Berkshire Community Nursing team. You will support, assess, and treat patients with a variety of health needs in their own homes, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based practice. The service operates 7 days a week, 08:30‑19:00, inclusive of bank holidays, and the team includes a wide range of skill mix from Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to Band 7 Community Matrons.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Team Leader, Community Nursing Band 6, Community Matron and wider team to holistically assess the needs of patients and carers, and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
* Undertake first visits, take any immediate action required and report back to the Team Leader or Community Matron for further discussion and/or assessment.
* Establish working relationships with other professionals and voluntary agencies to achieve health aims.
* Undertake Practice Assessor and Supervisor training and support students and new staff.
* Provide care in line with evidence‑based practice and support its ongoing development.
* Actively promote self‑care and incorporate health promotion into patient care.
* Develop and participate in teaching programmes for patients.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessment, reassessment, medication management, bladder and bowel care, tissue viability, specialist equipment, palliative care, symptom control, managing acute episodes and reducing hospital admissions, in line with the Band 5 competency framework.
* Provide care for people with long‑term conditions, undertaking reviews in accordance with individual care plans and with support from experienced colleagues as required.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse (RGN) with NMC registration.
* Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
* Ability to work flexibly across a 7‑day service requirement.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident employer and will consider applicants who declare a disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service, plus opportunity to buy and sell further days.
* 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 supporting race, diversity, disability, environment and armed forces communities.
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
* Free parking across Trust sites.
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.
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