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Job summary

Main area
Rheumatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week
Job ref
193-7711740NCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RBH
Town
Reading
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

The post-holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidence-based nursing care to a diverse group of patients. 

§   Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.

§  Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.

§  Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others

§  Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

1.    Assesses the needs of patients/families and carers; plans, delivers and evaluates high standards of evidence-based nursing care. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping, including both written and electronic records.  Displays excellent analytical ability and sound decision-making in changing clinical situations.

2.    Practices in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives and Trust policies, protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for their own practice and for the appropriate delegation of care he/she give to colleagues, nursing support workers and students.

3.    Recognises deterioration in the physical or mental condition of the patient and takes timely action, appropriately referring to others or working with other agencies as required.

4.    Recognises, responds to and appropriately manages emergencies.

5.    Develops competences and practices relevant clinical skills required to deliver care to the patient/client group e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, PICC line care. 

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

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 possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.    Manages own workload, coordinating and prioritising the care he/she deliver. Recognises his/her limitations and escalates to more senior staff if needed. 

2.    Works as an effective team member. Actively promote excellent team and interdisciplinary relationships.

3.    Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and nonverbal.  Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals/groups about difficult or complex issues. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed.

4.    Works with the team to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and an optimum, well-maintained Ward/Department environment.  

5.    Actively promotes diversity, including racial diversity, both in the delivery of the Care group’s services and in the management and development of staff within the clinical area. Assists the Ward/Department Manager to sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.

6.   Ensure own practice complies with Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles. 

7.    Take responsibility for safeguarding and compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of recent continuous professional development
  • Work in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in speciality may be an advantage

Education

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level or working towards it.
  • Able to demonstrate academic interest
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and up to date nursing practice with evidence of critical thinking and problem solving

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Florence Nightingale FoundationNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Candidates to be capped at 25 applications per 1WTE position to be recruited

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Deophister Mbeba
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183226980
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