Registered Nurse

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The post will involve working both day and night duties. This could predominantly be night duty depending on 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. Experience in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, Neuro rehabilitation and palliative care would be an advantage however the opportunity to develop within these fields is actively encouraged and supported.
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.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development and implementation of evidence-based programmes of care.
The unit consists of two wards where staff members work together across both.
Predominantly night duties , although expectation to work a combination of days and nights as service dictates
To demonstrate clinical decision-making skills, displaying evidence-based practice
To promote and maintain a high standard of individualised care by actively contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care, ensuring that care plans are used effectively, adhered to and updated as the patient’s condition dictates.
To provide supportive, effective communication with patients, relatives and carers
To assist senior staff in the day-to-day management of the ward and develop toward taking responsibility for the ward/ unit in the absence of a more senior member of staff. This will include maintaining a safe level of staffing on the wards and making appropriate decisions regarding admission and discharge of patients.
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.
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Experience with sub-acute medical and rehabilitation patient care.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a high standard of individualised care
Take responsibility for Case Management of Patients
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!
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