Band 5 Registered Nurse

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for a often night-based shift pattern within a dynamic community hospital setting. You will contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, and support Ward Sisters and junior staff in delivering high-quality services.

Experience in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, neuro rehabilitation and palliative care is advantageous, with active development opportunities and supportive

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with suitable post-qualification experience.
• Experience in acute/sub-acute care and rehabilitation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Support the Ward Sister and junior staff on the ward.
• Assist in day-to-day ward management and staffing decisions.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

NMC Registered

Tools

RIO care records

Electronic Observations

Job description

The post will involve working both day and night duties. This could predominantly be night duty depending on service cover. We are a dynamic and progressive community hospital setting and as a Band 5 Registered Nurse you work to support the Ward Sisters in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Experience in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, Neuro rehabilitation and palliative care would be an advantage however the opportunity to develop within these fields is actively encouraged and supported. You will be supported in developing your clinical skills, supporting the Ward Sister and Junior staff on the ward. Initiatives including RIO care records, Electronic Observations and Quality Improvement programmes are currently in progress within the Unit and your input with these will be encouraged within a supportive team.

To achieve it, we are committed to a strong set of values that underpin the way we work:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority - we put people at the centre of everything we do.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services - we strive for excellence in care and in our ways of working.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions - we collaborate with patients, carers, colleagues, and communities to deliver care that makes a difference.

This vision guides everything we do - for our patients, their carers, their families, our staff, and our partners.

Our Trust's vision is 'To be a great place to get care, a great place to give care.'

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

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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

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.

• The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development and implementation of evidence-based programmes of care.
• The unit consists of two wards where staff members work together across both.
• Predominantly night duties, although expectation to work a combination of days and nights as service dictates
• To demonstrate clinical decision-making skills, displaying evidence-based practice
• To promote and maintain a high standard of individualised care by actively contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, ensuring that care plans are used effectively, adhered to and updated as the patient's condition dictates.
• To provide supportive, effective communication with patients, relatives and carers
• To assist senior staff in the day-to-day management of the ward and develop toward taking responsibility for the ward/ unit in the absence of a more senior member of staff. This will include maintaining a safe level of staffing on the wards and making appropriate decisions regarding admission and discharge of patients.

• Experience with sub-acute medical and rehabilitation patient care.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of individualised care
• Take responsibility for Case Management of Patients, + Compassionate - Motivated to positively impact the wellbeing of self and others.
• Curious - Listening, learning and exploring new ideas and ways of working to continually improve what we do.
• Inclusive - Valuing diversity and championing equity by ensuring everyone feels recognised.
• able to contribute and committed to actively addressing unfairness.
• Perseverance - Demonstrates resilience and flexibility even during periods of uncertainty, to achieve goals that contribute to high-quality care and services.