Clinical Development Nurse

Would you like to progress to the next level of your nursing career?

Abingdon Community Hospital is looking to recruit a Clinical Development Nurse to join their wonderfully supportive and friendly team on the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

You will be passionate about supporting and leading on our nursing team's professional and clinical development to enable them to develop and advance within their roles whilst being a proactive role model to influence and support, therefore excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

If you want to be part of a great team, then we would love to hear from you!

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 an experienced Nurse, you will be part of the Senior Ward Team, assisting the Ward Manger and working collaboratively with the Deputy Ward Managers to ensure a high-quality patient focused service is provided.
• Our inpatient ward provides rehabilitation care along with more advanced sub-acute nursing skills and complex discharge planning.
• We believe in developing our staff and have training opportunities available to help you nourish and grow in this role. Our team values everyone's contributions and we are always looking at new initiatives to help our patient's recovery.
• Leading the registered and unregistered nursing staff in support of their professional development and in the promotion of best practice. Ensuring that a responsive high-quality patient focused service is delivered
• Working effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team in the hospital and locality to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

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

Clinical Development Nurse Job Description (PDF, 344.4KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Name: Sudha Varghese

Title: Matron

Email: sudha.varghese@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07920503713