Community Nurse - South East Locality NEW Wallingford Posted today £31,049 - £37,796 per annum [...]

Oxford Health; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization is seeking a Community Staff Nurse in Wallingford, United Kingdom. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential nursing care and support to patients in their homes while benefiting from career progression support, including a comprehensive training program. Candidates must possess a valid nursing qualification and a driving license for work. This position involves working within a collaborative team and adapting to dynamic clinical situations. Additionally, flexible shift patterns are available to suit individual needs.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across various retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Excellent career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse qualification required.
• Educated to degree level or above.
• Knowledge around long term conditions and management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care in people's homes.
• Support team members and promote patient care.
• Deliver proactive and evidence-based nursing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge about long term conditions

Ability to supervise individuals

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Education

Registered General Nurse (adult)

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

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

We would be delighted to offer the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South East district nursing locality. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.

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

This opportunity is available to nurses who are ready to take the next step into developing their own community career. In return 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.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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. They are enthusiastic and take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• NMC Mentor qualification.
• Prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of implementation of change.
• Previous Community Services experience.

Technical expertise/competence

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

Documents to Download

Community Staff Nurse (PDF, 215.7KB)

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

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Kirsty Burnett

Title: District Nursing Locality Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]