Community Practitioner (Registered Nurse/ Midwife)

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Interviews will be held on 2nd July 2024
Are you a qualified, forward-thinking nurse or midwife considering the next step in your career ? Or perhaps you are about to qualify and looking for you first role? Are you looking for a position that can offer you flexibility as well as further training and career progression?
Whether you are an experienced staff nurse or midwife ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we are interested in hearing from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic community practitioner to join our team based in the Bracknell Forest Family Hubs. You will be working within the Bracknell area as part of the 0-19 universal services team to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Family Hubs and school nursing in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.
The position can be flexible working around core hours of 9:00am -5.00pm, with no shifts or weekend working.
We will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your health visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.
Participate in d evelop ing and implement ing outcome focused care plans and evaluate care given, in partnership with clients.
P rovide support to families using the Solihull approach model in behaviour management, parenting skills and delivering programmes of care to vulnerable families.
F acilitate Health Visiting well baby drop in clinics, health promotion activities and groups
W ork as part of the team providing the Chat Health service which is a text based service for parents to access support and advice across the 4 BHFT health visiting localities.
You will hold a caseload of targeted children under the direction of the health visitor to support and work more closely with
You will supervise nursery nurses offering support and guidance
You will need to attend regular supervision sessions, clinical, safeguarding and management created to ensure you feel supported and are able to share experiences to learn from peers and develop your own skills and knowledge.
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.

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
The 3 “requirements” in order for you to be considered for this role.
You must be a Registered Nurse (or due to qualify) active on the NMC register
Hold a valid UK drivers license with access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
An interest in health promotion and prevention
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 . For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Alison Stares, Health visiting and School Nursing Manager 07919 217475 or alison.stares@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.
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

Please refer the Job description for details