An opportunity had arisen for a full time Community Nurse within the In-patient based at Prospect Park Hospital. We have an exciting opportunity to enhance your clinical skills as a staff nurse at Oakwood Unit. The job holder will be able to provide decisive and effective clinical input and can demonstrate effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently.
The post will be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team which will offer assessment and treatment for patients in Oakwood Unit – a Community Hospital Ward within the Prospect Park Hospital site.
The post will involve working both night and day duty. This could predominantly be day duty depending on the service cover . We are a dynamic and progressive community hospital setting and as a Band 5 Registered Nurse you work to support the Ward Sisters in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
You will be supported in developing your clinical skills, supporting the Ward Sister and Junior staff on the ward.
Initiatives including RIO care records, Electronic Observations and Quality Improvement programmes are currently in progress within the Unit and your input with these will be encouraged within a supportive team.
You will be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the service and have responsibility for defined projects.
Patient assessment utilising advanced clinical skills
Promoting patient independence and discharge
Taking part in board rounds and improvement huddles
Communicating with patient’s families and carers
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.

An empathy and compassion for those in your care, and be able to discuss sensitive situations in a kind, clear and respectful manner
Enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse with excellent communication and people skills, a warm personality and a passion for patient health
Comfortable working autonomously, you will use creative engagement to foster relationships with individuals and professionals across agencies and services
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