Community Nurse Leader: Care, Discharge & Development

Bidvane; Faringdon; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression & leadershipTRAIN

Learning & development

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a community district nurse to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care for patients with planned and urgent needs across a caseload. You will support safe discharge and work with carers and multidisciplinary teams to maintain independence.

Core hours run 0800 to 1830 across seven days, with shifts discussed at interview. Requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; opportunities exist for professional development including the

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
• NMC registration as a registered general nurse (adult).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of long-term conditions and their management.
• Ability to supervise and support team members, patients and carers.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning and organising work.
• Understanding of clinical governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care programmes for patients with planned and urgent needs.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, including risk assessment, referral and discharge planning.
• Deliver a wide range of community nursing interventions and respond to deterioration.
• Work with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to maintain independence and reduce admissions.
• Lead, supervise and support staff, students and carers, contributing to workforce development.
• Maintain clinical governance, record keeping, safeguarding and policy compliance.
• Contribute to service improvement, audits, quality initiatives and efficient resource use.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Governance

Risk assessment

Community health

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Trust is seeking a community district nurse to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person-centred care for patients with planned and urgent needs across a caseload. You will support safe discharge and work with carers and multidisciplinary teams to maintain independence.

Core hours run 0800 to 1830 across seven days, with shifts discussed at interview. Requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; opportunities exist for professional development including the