Urgent Community Response Clinical Development & Quality Lead

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 8a Quality and Development Lead for the West Berkshire Urgent Community Response Team.You will provide advanced clinical assessment skills to patients in their own home and in a care home, who require an urgent response to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate patient focussed care and clinical leadership to the team.The role will provide day to day management of the West Berkshire UCR multidisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists and support workers, and clinical supervision and training/ education to the nurses and support workers, as required.You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service.The post holder will work 37.5hrs per week, 7.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am – 8pm.Interviews to be held 12th October 2022To practice at an advanced level of nursing, working as an autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary team including admitting to and discharging patients from the Urgent Community Response Service in collaboration with the Community Geriatrician and GP.As an experienced advanced nurse practitioner, you will take responsibility and be accountable for the clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of complex patients considering local and national guidelines.You will be expected to liaise effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, external organisations and the public, dealing with confidential information in an appropriate mannerAs an Independent Prescriber, prescribe and review medications in accordance with NMC guidance, local and national policy guidance.To provide leadership and line management to the Band 8/7/6 nurses and therapists and the Band 3 & 4 healthcare/multi-therapy assistants.Ensure accurate, contemporaneous documentation and care plans are maintained accordance with the NMC, information governance and local / national guidance.The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• Advanced Practitioner registration or working towards obtaining registration
• Advanced History taking and assessment
• Non-medical prescriber
• Able to work autonomously, with the ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational, communication and time management skills to prioritise work

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.Some Of The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
• And so much more 

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.The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kam Purewall Job title: Urgent Community Response Services Manager Email address: kamaldeep.purewall@berkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07976 228837Deepa Devadas (Frailty Nurse Consultant) on 07836 778002