Community Staff Nurse

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Taplow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Community Nurse to deliver high-quality care to patients in their own homes. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance, with only one weekend of work per month. Ideal candidates should possess RN qualifications and strong communication skills, with responsibilities including wound care and end-of-life care. The role provides generous benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Must be a highly motivated RN with strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide nursing care to patients in their own homes is essential.
• Experience in wound care and end of life care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients daily in their own homes to provide nursing care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care for varied healthcare needs.
• Manage wound care and provide end-of-life care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Nursing care experience

Wound care knowledge

End of life care experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a nursing role that allows you a fantastic work life balance? Or are you looking for a nursing role that is more dynamic and varied? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! This is not your average nursing role, as our community nursing service offers a fantastic work life balance, with our shift pattern meaning you only work 1 weekend per month. We are a friendly and supportive team, looking for highly motivated RNs who possess strong communication skills. Your role will be pivotal within the local community by making a difference to our patients, delivering a high level of care in their own home. As a Community Nurse, no day is the same and you will be met with patients of varied needs, from wound care to end of life care. Giving you the opportunity to develop and enhance your current skillset!

Working hours

Monday to Friday (Core hours) - 08:30 - 16:30; 1 weekend every 4 weeks with days off in the week; Late shift - 11:00-19:00; Early shift - 07:00 - 15:00

Main duties

• You will visit a number of patients on a daily basis in their own homes
• You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs
• Some of the healthcare you will be expected to provide include; end of life care, wound management, and much more
• Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time opportunities available
• Located at St. Marks Hospital, Maidenhead and covering surrounding areas or King Edward VII, Windsor and covering surrounding areas.

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.

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

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

FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.