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Reference: 2490002
Job summary
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognized as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life.
Why might this job interest you?
This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
Main duties of the job
What you can add:
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
- Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
- Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
- A car and valid UK driving license
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
Date posted
12 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£19.97 to £25.96 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
M0042-26-0348
Job locations
West Berkshire Community Hospital
Newbury
RG18 3AS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why might this job interest you
This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add
Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need
A car and valid UK driving license
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Why might this job interest you
This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add
Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need
A car and valid UK driving license
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years
Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- over 6 months post registration within 3 years experience working for the NHS within Community Nursing settings.
Desirable
- ILS, AIMS or ALERT course.
- District Nursing.
- Specialist Community Practitioner.
- Nurse Prescriber qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Certificate in Nursing
- Adult NMC Registration
Desirable
- ILS, AIMS or ALERT course.
- District Nursing.
- Specialist Community Practitioner.
- Nurse Prescriber qualification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- over 6 months post registration within 3 years experience working for the NHS within Community Nursing settings.
Desirable
- ILS, AIMS or ALERT course.
- District Nursing.
- Specialist Community Practitioner.
- Nurse Prescriber qualification.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Certificate in Nursing
- Adult NMC Registration
Desirable
- ILS, AIMS or ALERT course.
- District Nursing.
- Specialist Community Practitioner.
- Nurse Prescriber qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
West Berkshire Community Hospital
Newbury
RG18 3AS
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
NHS Professionals Limited
Address
West Berkshire Community Hospital
Newbury
RG18 3AS
United Kingdom