Consultant Nurse

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bracknell is looking for a Consultant Nurse to lead District Nursing initiatives and ensure high-quality care. This role involves significant clinical responsibilities, including direct patient care and mentorship within an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will be NMC-registered, possess a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing, and have advanced leadership skills. The position offers flexible working, generous annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Retail and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• NMC-registered nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing.
• V300 non-medical prescribing qualification required.
• Advanced history taking and clinical reasoning qualification needed.
• Experience in older adult care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced clinical care for adults living with frailty.
• Influence policy and lead evidence-based practice.
• Provide visible clinical leadership across Community Nursing services.
• Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Advanced clinical care

Leadership & management

Communication skills

Teaching/training experience

Education

Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing

Teaching qualification

Clinical reasoning qualification

Non-medical prescribing

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding Consultant Nurse to provide expert clinical leadership and shape the strategic future of District Nursing across Berkshire. This senior, autonomous role is suited to an experienced District Nurse committed to delivering high‑quality, safe, person‑ and family‑centred care, alongside leadership in practice, education, service development & research.

You will practise at an advanced level, spending a minimum of 50% of your time in direct clinical care with responsibility for a defined patient & carer cohort. You will provide visible clinical leadership across Community Nursing services & work flexibly across all District Nursing teams.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will influence policy, lead evidence‑based practice & provide expert professional advice. You will also deliver professional assurance across District Nursing in relation to clinical standards, education, workforce development & research, and contribute to the wider Consultant Nurse community to promote consistency, innovation & excellence.

You must be an NMC‑registered nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing, V300 non‑medical prescribing qualification, and specialist knowledge equivalent to master's level.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria. We may close positions before the advertised date. If you need help with your application, please contact us on [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced, autonomous clinical care for adults living with frailty, including assessment, prescribing, and care planning.
• Maintain expert clinical skills and provide direct patient care (minimum 50% of time).
• Support safe, evidence‑based practice across inpatient wards and promote patient‑centred care in partnership with families and carers.
• Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and apply advanced clinical reasoning in complex cases.

Consultancy and Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of frailty care models across community nursing settings.
• Act as a senior clinical leader, offering expert advice, driving quality improvement, and promoting patient safety.
• Represent the service in internal and external reviews, legal proceedings, and trust‑wide initiatives.
• Provide compassionate leadership, coaching, and mentorship to support team development and workforce sustainability.

Qualifications

1. NMC‑registered nurse with a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing, V300 non‑medical prescribing qualification, and specialist knowledge equivalent to master's level.
2. Registered Nurse with the NMC.
3. Teaching qualification with recent experience of delivering training.
4. Advanced history taking and physical examination with clinical reasoning qualification.
5. Non‑medical prescribing.
6. Leadership & management qualification.
7. Previous experience within older adult care.
8. Advanced and effective leadership/communication skills, written & verbal.
9. UK driving licence.

Additional Skills

• Create a learning culture that supports professional development for nurses and students.
• Collaborate with education providers to develop and deliver training on frailty, ageing well, and clinical excellence.
• Promote evidence‑based practice and enhance the clinical competence of inpatient staff.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Working for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we are committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Diversity and Inclusion

We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and 'Other' Ethnic groups. Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.

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