Community Nurse in Didcot

On-site in Didcot·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Didcot
Contract: Fixed-term
Holiday: 27 days holiday + bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Didcot.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Registered General Nurse (adult).
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Knowledge around long term conditions and their management.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.
Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care.
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care.
Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

Nice to have

NMC Mentor qualification.
Prescribing qualification.
Previous experience of implementation of change.
Previous Community Services experience.
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

The role

Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified community nursing is for you!

This is a fixed term vacancy for one year to cover maternity leave. Join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive teams delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing locality.

Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in people's own homes.

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.

What you'll do

Holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised programmes of care, working in partnership with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
Manage and be accountable for an allocated caseload, prioritising planned and urgent care needs and coordinating appropriate referrals and discharge plans.
Deliver a broad range of community nursing interventions, recognising early signs of deterioration and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
Promote independence, rehabilitation and wellbeing through anticipatory, person-centred care and effective patient education.
Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and partner agencies to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate timely discharge and ensure seamless patient care.
Supervise, support and develop staff, students and carers, contributing to a positive learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and professional practice, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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