Emergency Practitioner - Nurse/Paramedic

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Registered Nurse or Paramedic to join the Minor Injury Unit network across Abingdon and surrounding sites. You will autonomously assess and treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses, whether they attend as walk-ins or via 111 referrals.

The role emphasizes clinical assessment, decision‑making, and patient‑centred care, with opportunities to teach colleagues and participate in service development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with autonomous assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to teach and train the MDT to maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, discharge or refer patients per guidelines.
• Travel between Trust sites to cover MIUs.
• Promote safeguarding and patient-centred care.
• Lead and participate in teaching sessions for the MDT.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered

HCPC registered

Job description

The GP OoH services runs when the GP surgeries are closed and manages referrals from 111. The role includes learning about telephone triage, supporting base visits and home visiting.,

• You will be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with the desire to autonomously assess and treat patients presenting with Minor Injuries and Minor Illness either as walk ins or via 111.
• You will have excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills along with the ability to lead together with a passion to provide patient centred care.
• Actively promote, encourage and participate in regular teaching/training sessions to the multi-disciplinary team to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients and staff.
• Maintain self-development, acknowledge training needs and always promote evidence-based practice.
• Liaise with General Practitioners/Acute Trust in patient specialities regarding patient management whilst on home visits
• Assess, Diagnose, treat, discharge/refer patients according to the clinical guidelines and PGD's within the base and within the patient's home.
• To be NMC/HCPC qualified with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environmentA keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and HealthcareBe self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the serviceBe compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skillsA flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service.
  The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
  The Community Minor Injury Units are based in Abingdon on Thames, Witney, and Henley on Thames, their is also a First Aid Unit in Bicester. The MIUs see approximately 4000 patients across the service per month, making a real difference, providing care closer to home and avoiding admission to hospital wherever possible and appropriate., 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"

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 accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team