Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
School Staff Nurse
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Are you ready to make a rewarding change in your career?
Are you looking for a role offering a Monday-Friday, term time, 9am-5pm working pattern?
A Monday-Friday 9am-5pm working pattern is just one of the attractions this opportunity provides. We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse to our compassionate and innovative team based at West Berkshire Community Hospital. Whether you are an experienced staff nurse or have recently qualified, we will ensure you receive devoted, effective support from both your manager and colleagues within your team.
Working within the West Berkshire area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 5-19 and their families, you will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families whilst being able to adapt to continuing change.
Please note we cannot consider your application if you do not have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
Base
Your base will be West Berkshire Community Hospital, Benham Hill, Thatcham RG19 3AS although, as this is a community role you will be expected to travel.
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Hours
30 hours per week term time (39 weeks per year), hours can be discussed at interview.
Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted support to children, young people, and their families, where there is an identified health need, such as the coordination of health care plans
- Undertake training of school staff in the administration of emergency treatment and care (e.g. Severe Allergic Reaction, Asthma and Epilepsy) and provides updates as required.
- Assist in the delivery of nurse led clinics, i.e. enuresis and referral clinics
- Provide targeted health interventions to children and young people with identified health needs.
- Work independently within educational settings, in the planning, implementation and evaluation of health promotion activities.
About Us
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.
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Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Alison Stares
- Job title: 0-19 Services Lead
- Email address: alison.stares@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07919217475
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