Total 5 Internship level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Reading, RG1 6DL

You will be responsible for undertaking and recording comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced-based nursing care to a diverse group of patients. Deliver care without direct supervision and be accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care. Teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce. Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others. Act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a dedicatedmental health nurse trained outside of the UKseeking new horizons? Look no further than Prospect Park Hospital (PPH) in the vibrant city of Reading. We extend a warm invitation to overseas-trained mental health nurses to join our esteemed team and make a profound difference in the lives of our patients.

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Reading, PPH stands as a beacon of compassionate care and holistic healing. Withseven specialised wards catering to both adult and older adult patients,each day brings opportunities for growth, learning, and impactful interventions.

Your journey with us begins as a valued healthcare support worker, allowing you to immerse yourself in our hospital's ethos while we guide you through ourcomprehensive OSCE preparation programme. Upon successfully obtaining your PIN, you'll transition seamlessly into the role of a mental health nurse, equipped to navigate the complexities of mental health care with confidence and expertise.

We understand the challenges of relocating to a new country, and that's why we offer unwavering support every step of the way. From assisting with your OSCE preparations to providing up tothree test bookings and sponsorship for an initial three years, we are committed to easing your transition and ensuring your success.

Our dedicatedpastoral and learning and development teams are here to guide you through the nuances of life in the UK, ensuring a seamless integration into our hospital family.

Some duties include:
• You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care on a Mental Health ward. You will liaise with other Professional Teams and with those providing support services.
• Occasionally as part of your professional development plan, you will be expected to take charge of the ward under the supervision of more senior qualified nursing staff member/colleague.
• You will ensure that the clinical, environmental, and social needs of the patient are met by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care, seeking guidance and direction from senior nursing staff working in the unit where necessary.
• To be the best you can be, you will have access to our professional clinical and leadership development courses to ensure you are up to date, feel confident and develop as a nurse and leader, and manage and supervise a team of junior staff.

Work Schedule:

A full-time contract entails37.5 hours per week, with shift assignments necessary to maintain24-hour staffing at the hospital.

Shifts often tend to be;

06:45 till 14:45

12:00 till 20:00

06:45 till 20:00

19:30 till 07:15

Work Location:

Prospect Park Hospital, located at Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4EJ.

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.

We value diversity and are proud to be aStonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caringfor and about you is our top priority
• Committedto providing good quality, safe services
• Working Togetherwith you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible workingoptions to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leaverising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• GenerousNHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and careerdevelopment opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ andcar leasing scheme
• Access to a range ofwellbeing toolsand services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networksfor race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites (including Prospect Park Hospital)

The 4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
1. Be a qualifiedmental health nurse
2. Already passed English proficiency (IELTS or OET) the NMC required standard.
3. Passed theCBT in mental health.
4. Complete application, with the above clearly stated, along with an order of preference for working on either a ward for adults or older adults.

You must demonstrate within your application how you meet the criteria above whilst also completing a full application to be considered.

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today! We interview candidates for this role in the order applications are received, so don’t delay and apply today.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email Ella McDougall (Resourcing and Pastoral Support 0fficer) at ella.mcdougall@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.


This advert closes on Friday 9 Aug 2024

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The detailed job description and Person specification associated with this role is attached to the advert.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post.

Applicants will be expected to: Manage people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/she is responsible. Ensure effective skill-mix and appropriate caseload management at all times. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria/competencies. Be responsible for ensuring that individual Performance Review and Personal Development Plans are completed for each staff member. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance. Work closely with the Human Resources Department as appropriate. Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others when the rights of patients and others may be infringed. Be responsible for the standard of nursing care delivered in work area. Display evidence that staff provide holistic, evidence-based, patient-centred care. Demonstrate that patients are involved in both decisions affecting their care and well-being and in service development. Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Trusts protocols and guidelines. Be accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care he/she gives to more junior colleagues, support workers and students. Be responsible for the standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well-maintained Ward/Department environment. Prioritise workload to meet targets. Ensure that Nursing and Operational Management teams are alerted to quality issues. Be responsible for ensuring the clinical area practices within Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorates services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical area. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interest of patients. Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Works as a role model for professional practice. Work with Lead Nurse, utilising the umbrella of Clinical Governance to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care. Place the patients experience at the core of service delivery. Monitor and audit the quality of care through a range of strategies, including risk management, incident reporting, complaints, research and effectiveness monitoring, and clinical audit. Promote/develop and maintain a culture within clinical environment which challenges and questions practice, and promotes the quality of thinking amongst practitioners. Ensure that students and staff receive effective induction, mentorship, development and support. Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Support staff in the analysis of evidence. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate. Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and develop strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/Occupational Health legislation and Trust procedures. Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post-registration requirements. Work to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives. Act-up for Lead Nurse as required. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review in association with the post-holder.