Job overview We are recruiting for a Community Nurse Team Leader to join our team in Chipping Norton where you will have accountability and responsibility for the district nursing team.
You'll be key in providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of expert evidence-based nursing care to patients whose needs are best met in the community, their own home or other care setting.
If you're an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in district nursing and clinical leadership, we would love to hear from you!
A minimum of 30hrs per week may be considered.
Cross locality working and flexibility is required for 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 strong clinical leadership and management of the team Accountable for the management, development, and supervision of identified staff within the community teamOverall accountability and responsibility for the named district nursing teamClinical holistic assessment and treatment of complex patients Work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate dischargePromote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
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 progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff 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 Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person specification Qulaifications Essential criteria Degree level educatedRegistered General Nurse Adult Desirable criteria Evidence of level 7 academic studyFrailty Module Experience Essential criteria Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcareStrong leadership skills.
Ability to plan and organise own and others work.
Desirable criteria Previous District Nursing experience PErsonal Qulaities Essential criteria Ability to develop and sustain relationships with partner organisations and the public.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.
Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential.
All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research.
Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site.
The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing