District Nurse

Are you an experienced Nurse looking to take the next step within your career, with the opportunity to have a strong work life balance? If so, we have the ideal opportunity for you! We are looking to recruit a an SPQ District Nurse to our expanding Community Health team. Unlike your usual Nursing role, you will be working across the local community, assessing patients in their own homes. As a District Nurse, no day is the same 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! You will also be given the opportunity to broaden and enhance your management skills. Our working hours/days are as follows: 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 We offer some fantastic perks, such as flexible working, part time offerings, incredible training and support programmes to develop your skills and progress to a higher banding, and the highest paid mileage in the area. If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.Main duties of the job
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 Upton Hospital, Slough covering Central Slough and surrounding areas
About usBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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. We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solution
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. 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 Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Qualified Registered Nurse with SPQ Qualification. Car Driver with UK licence Positive and motivational attitude
Person SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingEssential
Registered Nurse- Adult Specialist Practitioner Qualification Evidence of a current CPD portfolio
Desirable
Active on the mentor register
Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssential
Leadership & Management development Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous ExperienceEssential
Experience of leadership within a team Wound care experience including leg ulcers Experience at band 5 in a community setting or other relevant practice area
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential
Understanding of Community Nursing Ability to work autonomously Ability to support staff to undertake clinical duties, develop and implement evidence based practice High levels of effective communication, influencing & interpersonal skills IT , written, and oral skills including presentations
Desirable
In depth knowledge of leg ulcers aetiology, treatment and prevention
Additional RequirementsEssential
Valid full UK licence with confidence to drive during social hours and has use of car for work purposes
Employer detailsEmployer nameBerkshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressUpton Hospital Albert Street Slough SL1 2BJAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 371-CHS141-G
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