Community Nurse - Home Health & Complex Care

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in the UK is looking for a Community Staff Nurse to join their West Berkshire Community Nursing team. The role involves supporting, assessing, and treating patients with complex health needs at home. Key responsibilities include holistic assessments, promoting self-care, and managing medication and palliative care. Benefits include flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Commitment to excellence and equal opportunities is essential.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Discounts at popular retailers

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing holistic care to patients in their own homes.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and within a team.
• Capable of undertaking assessments and immediate actions according to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of patients and carers and plan nursing care.
• Undertake first visits and take immediate actions as required.
• Promote self-care and build health management into care.

Skills

Complex wound care

Medication administration

Holistic patient care

Palliative care

Bladder & bowel management

Job description

A community health services provider in the UK is looking for a Community Staff Nurse to join their West Berkshire Community Nursing team. The role involves supporting, assessing, and treating patients with complex health needs at home. Key responsibilities include holistic assessments, promoting self-care, and managing medication and palliative care. Benefits include flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Commitment to excellence and equal opportunities is essential.