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District Nursing Locality Lead (Centralised Triage Team)

On-site in Abingdon·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in Abingdon
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

Job overview

Are you an experienced community nurse leader with a passion for service transformation, clinical excellence and patient flow?

We are looking to hire a Centralised Triage Lead to develop and lead the delivery of a centralised triage across District Nursing services.

This is a pivotal role that will help shape how patients access care, ensuring referrals are managed safely, efficiently and consistently while supporting integrated working across community services.

As the Centralised Triage Lead, you will provide both operational and clinical leadership, ensuring that referrals are appropriately prioritised and allocated according to patient need, service standards and clinical risk.

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated leader who can bring vision, credibility and strong clinical decision-making skills to this role.

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.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Centralised Triage Service.
Develop and implement triage pathways, standard operating procedures and referral management processes.
Ensure referrals are clinically assessed and prioritised in line with service criteria and risk management frameworks.
Monitor demand, capacity and workforce to maximise service effectiveness.
Play an active role in service redesign and transformation projects relating to access, assessment and referral management.
Work closely with District Nursing Teams, senior leadership and partner organisations.
Use data and performance information to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Support governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
Lead and develop staff through supervision, appraisal and professional development.
Act as a clinical expert resource for complex referrals, case discussions and escalation decisions.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Knowledge Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of strong clinical leadership skills
Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members
Experience of clinical prioritisation and managing competing demands

Desirable criteria

Evidence of participation in service improvement and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services
Experience of triage referral management or care co ordination
Community nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse
Willingness to undertake the Applied Leadership in Healthcare Module
Willingness to undertake Comprehensive Assessment of the Person with Frailty Module

Desirable criteria

Community Nursing Speaclist Practitioner (District Nursing) Qualification
Non-medical prescriber

Skills

Essential criteria

Well developed leadership and management skills
Ability to hold others to account for professional standards
Strong communication skills both verbal and written with a variety of stake holders

Desirable criteria

Ability to analyse performance data and translate into service improvements

Documents to Download

District Nurse Locality Lead (PDF, 192.5KB)

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

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Helen Squires

Title: Operations Manager

Email: Helen.squires@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Telephone: 07717861984

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