SPA Clinical Coordinator

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays off

NHS Discount across shops/restaurants

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may

Staff networking and Inclusion support

Resumo da oferta

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Nurse to join the Single Point of Access (SPA) team in the community health sector. The post is 37.5 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis to cover maternity leave, with shifts from 08:00-16:00, 10:30-18:30 and 12:00-20:00.

You will use clinical assessment and triage skills to identify patient needs, coordinate shifts, support line management and drive service improvement across Banbury and Abingdon

Qualificações

• Role requires clinical assessment and triage capabilities.
• Driving licence is essential with access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience in community health settings and multidisciplinary teamwork is advantageous.
• Ability to lead and develop staff as part of supervision responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Perform clinical triage and assess patient needs for appropriate referrals.
• Coordinate shifts and support line management and staff development.
• Contribute to service improvement and maintain high patient care standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across bases to ensure safe service delivery.

Conhecimentos

Clinical assessment

Triage skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 6 Nurse to join our busy, supportive and rewarding Single Point of Access (SPA) team. This will be on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis to cover maternity leave. SPA provides a central point of access to community physical health services, receiving referrals from patients, GPs and other healthcare professionals. You will use your clinical assessment and triage skills to identify patient needs, manage clinical risk and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate service. This includes pathways such as Urgent Community Response (UCR), District Nursing, community therapy, falls, palliative care, community hospitals, crisis and social care services. Please note this is a vacancy for in the community health sector, not mental health. SPA is made up of experienced clinicians and administrators who work closely together across two bases in Banbury and Abingdon. The service operates 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year, providing a responsive point of access to community services. The post is 37.5 hours per week, worked over five days, across a shift pattern of: 08:00-16:0010:30-18:3012:00-20:00 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. As a SPA clinician, you will work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues to support safe and effective service delivery. Alongside clinical triage responsibilities, you will contribute to shift coordination, line management, staff development and continuous service improvement, helping the service to maintain high standards of patient care and performance. We are looking for an experienced and confident practitioner who has excellent communication and decision-making skills and can work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role also provides the opportunity to coordinate service delivery, support and line manage staff, contribute to service improvement and develop your own clinical and leadership skills. We are committed to supporting you in your role and your ongoing development. You will receive support from your line manager and peers, alongside training and resources to help you work effectively and confidently within SPA. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing a varied range of clinical presentations and helping patients to receive the right care, from the right service, at the right time, we would welcome your application.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. 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