Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the role of Community Nursing Sister an important part of the Community Nursing service. 

If you would like to contribute to the delivery of high standard patient care we would like to hear from you..
The  core hours of the service are 08.30-19.00 Monday- Sunday however the hours are negotiable and can be discussed at interview. Flexibility will be offered.

You will be responsible for providing care to housebound patients.

You will  will lead and support staff in order to promote a service which provides tailored nursing care to patients in their own homes.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership, development of junior staff and managing a patient caseload within your team with support of the Team Leads. 

Using your skills you will ensure that safe, evidence-based care is delivered to patients, their families and carers in the Community, whilst also being proactive in promoting a positive image of Community Nursing. You will be working closely with the organisation, integrated teams, key stakeholders and partners.  

Main duties of the job

  To operate within a Case Management framework and coordinate care for     caseload of patients.

• To be responsible for assessing patients needs plan and implement care.
• To make referrals to other services or professions , request diagnostic testing and proactively instigate treatments
• To assess patients with complex clinical needs and evaluate
• To manage "End of Life Care" in partnership with health, social, and voluntary agencies to ensure patients are treated with dignity and support is offered to families and carers.
• You will be responsible for managing a team providing line ,management and support to your team. 

The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

  People skills to work effectively with colleagues and patients                                  Excellent listening and communication skills. A driving license and access        A driving licence and access to a car 
  Calm approach and ability to prioritise and work within a busy team 

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. 

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• Flexible working opportunities and strong emphasis on work life balance
• Generous annual leave new starters 27 days plus bank holidays increasing 33 days 
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice for a new car
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.. 
• Free parking on site generous mileage allowance
• Based at 7-9 Cremyll Road READING

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Band 6 Salary £33,706 - £40,588 per annum

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.