Job summary
This role is for a Registered Nursing Associate.

The role willpredominately bealigned to the East of Berkshire but cross cover as pressure and need arises.

You will support individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex needs to achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes and greater independence within the Community.

You will be an enthusiastic,suitablyskilledand experienced health care professional to undertake this role.

You will support the ongoing development of our community-based specialist health services, for people with learning disabilities across Berkshire aimed at supporting people to remain in their communities andminimisingadmissions.

A commitment to supporting effective teamwork, with an excellent valuebasewill be crucial to your success in this role. Work with us to ensure: -the best care in the right place for people with learning disabilities

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual. Carry out specific clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction of a registered LD Nurse.
• Have the ability towork without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

About us
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

Details
Date posted
24 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 4

Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year

per annum ( Incl of HCAS)

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
10 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
371-CFS792-B

Job locations
St. Mark's Hospital, St. Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The must have's for this role:

1. You should be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritize your workload.
2. A commitment to supporting effective teamwork, with an excellent value base will be crucial to your success in this role.
3. A key strength will be your ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the people we support and their families/carers, our staff teams and the multi-disciplinary team.
4. A full UK driving license and access to a car are essential to this post.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be 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: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Lisa Hollis, Service Manager, lisa.hollis@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

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.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• Evidence of the Nursing Associate qualification
• Evidence of Education to a minimum level 5 foundation degree specific to nursing associate practice
• GCSE level 4-9(Grade A-C) in Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Care certificate assessor

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Evidence of up to date relevant CPD
• Understands requirements for NMC revalidation and shows evidence of on-going professional development through maintenance of NMC revalidation
• Ability to engage and complete Berkshire Healthcare preceptorship programme
• Committed to the advancement of nursing

Previous Experience
Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role. Recognise when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
• Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• IT skills appropriate to the role
• Ability to work well in a team
• Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
• Demonstrates energy, motivation and enthusiasm for work
• Resilient under pressure
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert support and guidance
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other healthcare learners and new starters as required within the clinical setting
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Well motivated and able to motivate others
• Able to demonstrate resilience, managing personal emotions and stress
• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Driver Licence

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.

Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address
St. Mark's Hospital, St. Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager

Lisa Hollis

lisa.hollis@berkshire.nhs.uk

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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.