Job summary
Are you a Children's Nurse who is interested in Community Children's Nursing?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and driven Children's Nurse to join our friendly, professional team.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Community Nursing Team provide vital support to children from birth - 18 years with complex and nursing needs across Oxfordshire. The service provides, respite sessions, supports care packages for children with continuing health care needs, delivers an acute service and provides palliative and end of life care at home.
As a Children's Community Staff Nurse you will work automatously within the locality team to support all core aspects of the service. This is an exciting and varied role where you will safeguard and advocate for the child, facilitate their care and provide training so that their health needs are safely managed at home and in school.
We see our staff as our biggest asset and are committed to supporting your career progression within the community, which is why we actively encourage our nurses to learn and maintain the clinical skills required across the service. Opportunities for academic study will also be available and actively encouraged to further support your development.
This role is based at Northway Community Centre, however we offer a countywide service and travel to other areas/bases is required on a regular basis, it is essential to hold a UK driving license and have access to a Car for work.
If you are an enthusiastic children's nurse who is passionate about community care we would love to hear from you.
This role is for 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week (flexible working options considered). Hours include some weekend and evening work.
About us
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please refer to the attached JD and PS.
PLEASE NOTE:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- 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 positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please refer to the attached JD and PS.
PLEASE NOTE:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- 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 positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification learning
- Registered Children's Nurse
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Safeguarding procedures
- Able to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Recent Acute Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the needs of children with a complex health condition
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and coordinate care
- UK driving license and use of car
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification learning
- Registered Children's Nurse
Skills
Essential
- Experience of Safeguarding procedures
- Able to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Previous community experience
- Recent Acute Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the needs of children with a complex health condition
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and coordinate care
- UK driving license and use of car
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
