Staff Nurse (Outpatient WBCH) - Band 5 - Part time
Please note this role is based in West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham.
The post-holder is responsible for prioritising and organising the effective running of clinics within an Outpatients setting. He/she works as an effective team member, assisting in the management and organisation of work as required and deputising for the Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence. The post-holder displays effective communication skills and works as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing students and more junior colleagues as required.
Main duties of the job
* Effectively deputises for Sister in charge / Charge Nurse in their absence, organising the daily running and staffing of the department.
* Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers.
* Maintains concise, accurate, and timely record keeping.
* Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient-centred care.
* Displays good analytical ability and sound decision-making in changing clinical situations.
* Develops insight into evidence-based care.
* Assists in the effective induction, mentorship, support, and development of new staff, students, and more junior colleagues.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, currently touching the lives of half a million patients in west Berkshire each year by providing high-quality acute medical and surgical services. The Trust strives to provide compassionate, high-quality care for our patients and their families.
Our values:
* Aspirational
* Resourceful
Reading, situated on the River Thames, offers excellent road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. It boasts great leisure, shopping facilities, and a vibrant cultural scene, making it a wonderful place to live, work, and play, with excellent educational options.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as providing good care by the CQC.
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the attached Job description.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be periodically reviewed in consultation with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Education
* Registered Nurse (Part 1/12) (RSCN (Part 8) if appropriate)
Experience
* Experience as a student/Registered Nurse
Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro-rata.
#J-18808-Ljbffr