Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered General Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team on our 24-bedded inpatient community ward in Henry Tudor Ward at St Marks Hospital, Maidenhead.



Our service provides high quality care for adult patients requiring rehabilitation, as well as those on frailty, sub-acute, and discharge-to-assess pathways. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a holistic understanding of community services, gaining experience across hospital-based care and wider community health and social care support, helping patients return safely to their preferred place of discharge.



At Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and people-centred environment. As part of our team, you will be empowered to deliver personalised care that promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing, in line with our philosophy of helping people achieve and maintain their best possible health.



You will work closely with Doctors, ANP's, Therapists, Pharmacists, Nursing staff and Support Workers to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Professional development is encouraged, with opportunities for leadership, clinical supervision, and ongoing support to maintain high standards in line with NMC guidelines.



This role involves a 24-hour shift pattern, covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Join this collaborative team where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported.



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 maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients, relatives, visitors, and staff.



To demonstrate clinical decision-making skills, displaying evidence-based practice



To deliver patient care using a variety of clinical skills in line with competency framework.



To be actively involved in promoting self-care for patients and building health promotion into care as appropriate .



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.

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



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



Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.

The "must haves" for this role:

Registered Nurse /Adult Nurse Trained with up-to-date NMC registration



To work bank holidays/weekends or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service.



Reasonable level of fitness required .



Good Communicational and Interpersonal Skills



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.



We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.