Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This position will be based in one of our 2 North Wokingham localities. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week and the working week covers 7 days with shifts between 7 am and 7 pm.
The role of the Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner is fundamental to the success of Community Nursing Teams. The post holder must be able to demonstrate the competencies required to perform role and role model the Trust’s core values well as exhibit the behaviours required as part of those values.
To be recognised as the leading community and mental health service provider by our staff, patients and partners.
The Band 4 will work across the healthcare teams. He/she will provide planned care with proximal supervision from a registered practitioner to deliver a seamless service to patients.
The Band 4 will work with other team members embracing case management and the long-term conditions and Aging Well Agenda thus preventing avoidable hospital admissions and facilitating appropriate earlier discharges into the community.
He/she will have excellent communication and observation skills. This role requires many skills, these are just some of the tasks you will be required to complete:
Venepuncture
Wound care/Compression/Dopplers
Insulin Administration/Other Injections
Catheter Care – including replacement
Holistic Assessments
Raising Safeguarding Concerns
And much more. .
You will be required to use an iPad/laptop for documenting patient contacts. He/she will work within defined protocols and be able to take appropriate action to deliver planned care.
Full training will be given to the successful candidate.
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.

A full driving licence and use of a car for work purposes
Level 5 English and Maths
Registered Nursing Associate Qualification/or Assistant Practitioner Qualification
Minimum 2 years Community Nursing experience
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: [Insert Hiring Manager’s Name] on [Insert Hiring Manager’s Phone number] or email: [Insert Hiring Manager’s email] 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