Job summary
- Main area
- District Nursing Slough
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS2008-A
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- District Nursing - Slough
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 per annum (incl of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/11/2025
Employer heading
Community Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job 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!
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
Main duties of the job
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You will visit a number of patients on a daily basis in their own homes
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You will provide high quality nursing care to a range of patients with varying healthcare needs
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Some of the healthcare you will be expected to provide include; end of life care, wound management, and much more
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Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time opportunities available
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Located at St. Marks Hospital, Maidenhead and covering surrounding areas or King Edward VII, Windsor and covering surrounding areas.
Working for our organisation
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 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
FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
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Qualified Registered Nurse with NMC Pin
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Car Driver with UK licence
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Positive and motivational attitude
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Trainin
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- NMC Registration
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
Previous Experience
Desirable criteria
- Community nursing Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Ability to identify risks and act accordingly with regard to safety of oneself, patients and others using the appropriate aids
- Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone
- Ability to demonstrate organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to participate in standard setting and audit
Desirable criteria
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of LTC’s and the concept of self-management
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- IT skills – including Excel, Powerpoint.
- Able to travel across multiple sites in Berkshire.
- Ability to demonstrate professional behaviours and attitudes
- Full UK driving licence and access to own car
- Able to work flexibly across 7 day service requirement
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenine Cross
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07717 832703
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