Job Description
Job overview Are you looking for a more varied role to develop your nursing skills and knowledge? Or a nursing role that offers more of a work life balance? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Slough District Nursing service is inviting Qualified Nursing Associates with a registered NMC qualification to join our District Nursing Service. You will be utilising your fantastic skills, delivering top quality care and building rapport with our patients in their home. 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! 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, preceptorship programmes and the highest paid mileage in the area. We want you to feel confident and supported within your Nursing Associate role, so we will offer full training alongside our supportive and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed out on. 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 No day will be the same, as you will be doing anything from wound care to end of life care. Below are just some of the duties that you will be doing. To provide care according to the available evidence of best practice. Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients within agreed trust policies/ protocols, as documented in the band 4 competency assessment tool. Develop, implement and evaluate nursing plans in response to identified needs of the individual, carers and community in partnership with clients To work on own initiative and within scope of competence, referring appropriately to the Community Nursing Sister, Community Matron or other professionals as appropriate. Support and teach patients to self-manage their condition where possible and empower carers to actively participate in the treatment plan. Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with client group. To be involved in the management of End of Life care and work in partnership with health, social and voluntary agencies to ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect, and to support their families and carers. Prepare the patient and their family/carer for changes in the patient’s condition and support choice for End of Life care. 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.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 priorityCommitted to providing good quality, safe servicesWorking 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 sellGenerous NHS pension schemeExcellent learning and career development opportunities‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing schemeAccess to a range of wellbeing tools and servicesDiscounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantsStaff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equalityGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.Free parking across Trust site Detailed job description and main responsibilities The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: Qualified Nursing Associate / Assistant practitioner Car Driver with UK licence Positive and motivational attitude If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today! Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Successful completion of Foundation Degree (equivalent to Diploma in Higher Education), level 5. NA Training Qualified AP Successfully completed work based competencies. Training Essential criteria Evidence of continuing professional development Previous Experience Essential criteria Experience of working as a band 3 HCA Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential criteria Patient/carer focusedAble to demonstrate empathyUnderstanding of the role of community nursingAble to demonstrate being an advocate for patientsAble to undertake holistic, personalised assessments and promote self-care and independence.High levels of effective communication, influencing and interpersonal skillsAble to work as part of a teamAble to work autonomouslyAble to manage own workload and support othersCommitment to self directed learningProof of appropriate skills to effectively care for patientsDemonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressureWillingness to undertake additional further qualifications and develop expertise in identified areasAble to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collectionKnowledge of current DH documents, government legislation and recommendationsDemonstrate cultural awarenessApplies policies/ procedures to effectively manage risk Additional Requirements Essential criteria Able to demonstrate recent innovative practiceAble to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provisionFull Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of care for work purposesAble to work bank holidays, weekends and unsocial hours to meet service needsAble to work in challenging environments Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.NO AGENCIES TO CONTACT BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE DIRECTLY PLEASE Employer certification / accreditation badges