Community Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Faringdon; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

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Career progression opportunities

Learning and development programmes

27 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Descripción de la vacante

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced or newly qualified community nurses to join a proactive district nursing team delivering high‑quality care in Oxfordshire. You will work autonomously, support patients in their homes and collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams within a seven‑day service.

Driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. The role supports progression through a district nursing career framework and offers ongoing supervision, group clinical

Formación

• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience in community nursing is desirable.
• Evidence-based practice and high standards of patient care.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic, person-centred care programmes for patients with planned and urgent healthcare needs.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload with timely intervention, risk assessment, referral and discharge planning.
• Deliver a wide range of community nursing interventions, recognising deterioration and changing patient needs.
• Work with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to maximise independence and safe discharge.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff, students and carers, contributing to workforce development.

Descripción del empleo

Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified community nursing is for you!
We would be delighted to offer the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South-West Oxfordshire district nursing locality.
Our friendly teams take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities.
Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations.
The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queen’s Nursing Institute, The King’s Fund, and the RCN which we can support you to work towards.
The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic, person-centred care programmes for patients with planned and urgent healthcare needs.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, ensuring timely intervention, risk assessment, referral and discharge planning.
• Deliver a wide range of community nursing interventions, recognising deterioration and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to maximise independence, reduce hospital admissions and support safe discharge.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff, students and carers, contributing to workforce development and a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping, safeguarding and compliance with organisational policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, quality initiatives and the effective use of resources to deliver safe, efficient and responsive community care.
  

We will support your progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area. You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Humphries Job title: District Nursing Locality Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07748 703892
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
Please feel free to contact either by phone or email if you would like to talk/discuss this vacancy Julie Humphries 07748 703892
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Becca Wilson - 07554 330191