Job summary
Could your nursing career be with us?
Due to career progression within our district nursing service, we are able to offer an exceptional opportunity for registered nurses who have proven leadership experience to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care to the communities of Oxfordshire.
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.
Main duties of the job
Our team leaders 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 leading their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. Our team leaders work autonomously, deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations. There are continuous developments within the community that will open your eyes to a whole new and exciting world of nursing.
About us
The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are 0800-1600 or 1030-1630
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your skills and experiences
This opportunity is available to nurses with proven leadership experience which does not have to be specifically based in the community. We welcome applications from experienced nurse leaders working in care homes, community hospitals, private hospitals, practice nursing or the acute sector.
How we will support you to develop
In return we will support your career 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.
Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your skills and experiences
This opportunity is available to nurses with proven leadership experience which does not have to be specifically based in the community. We welcome applications from experienced nurse leaders working in care homes, community hospitals, private hospitals, practice nursing or the acute sector.
How we will support you to develop
In return we will support your career 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.
Please see attached JD/PS for full duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (adult).
- Practice Assessor and Supervisor qualification OR NMC Mentor qualification converted to Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor qualification.
- Evidence of Level 6 academic study OR Ability to demonstrate Level 6 academic writing.
- District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Award OR Commitment to complete District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification modules over a maximum 5 year period.
Desirable
- Evidence of level 7 academic study
Skills
Essential
- IT literate with intermediate key board skills.
- Well developed writing skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Governance requirements
Experience
Essential
- Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcare
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Evidence of clinical leadership.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service review and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (adult).
- Practice Assessor and Supervisor qualification OR NMC Mentor qualification converted to Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor qualification.
- Evidence of Level 6 academic study OR Ability to demonstrate Level 6 academic writing.
- District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Award OR Commitment to complete District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Qualification modules over a maximum 5 year period.
Desirable
- Evidence of level 7 academic study
Skills
Essential
- IT literate with intermediate key board skills.
- Well developed writing skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Governance requirements
Experience
Essential
- Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcare
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Evidence of clinical leadership.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service review and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services
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).
