Job summary
Do you enjoy working in a busy environment where no two shifts are the same?
Would you like to work in a highly supportive team with excellent opportunities for development and progression?
Do you want to fully utilise and develop your clinical skills underpinned with funded Master's Level Training in Minor Injury and Minor Illness
If so our Minor Injury Units are the place for you!
The Community Minor Injury Units are based in Abingdon on Thames, Witney and Henley on Thames, their is also a First Aid Unit in Bicester. The MIUs see approximately 4000 patients across the service per month, making a real difference, providing care closer to home and avoiding admission to hospital wherever possible and appropriate.
We are recruiting across all Minor Injury Units to support and provide care in the community.
Main duties of the job
As an Minor Injury Emergency Practitioner, you will be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with the desire to autonomously assess and treat patients presenting with Minor Injuries either as walk ins or via 111. You will have excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills along with the ability to lead together with a passion to provide patient centred care.
The Minor Injury units are open 7 days a week, 365 days per year. We are happy to consider full or part time hours.
You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team who pride themselves on their excellent team working and support of each other whilst treating a diverse range of conditions.
You will have excellent opportunities for learning and development with access to a wide range of courses to develop your clinical skills.
We are able to support you with the minor injuries course with accredited courses through the University of West London.
This role will provide you with a challenging but rewarding opportunity to utilise your skills and to deliver excellent care to a wide group of patients.
About us
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
What we need from you!
- To be NMC/HCPC qualified with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- To be NMC/HCPC qualified with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Paramedic
- Minor Injury Management Course or willingness to undertake. Minor Illness course or willingness to undertake.
- Independent prescribing course or PGD training course
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- ILS training
- Full manual driving licence
Professional Practice
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 equivalent in Emergency department, Acute setting, Urgent Care/GP practice setting or paramedic experience.
- Experience with mentoring students
- Competent in using Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Experience working in MDT
Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to self growth and development and that of colleagues and environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
- Committed to constant review and change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Paramedic
- Minor Injury Management Course or willingness to undertake. Minor Illness course or willingness to undertake.
- Independent prescribing course or PGD training course
Desirable
- Mentor qualification
- ILS training
- Full manual driving licence
Professional Practice
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 equivalent in Emergency department, Acute setting, Urgent Care/GP practice setting or paramedic experience.
- Experience with mentoring students
- Competent in using Evidence Based Practice
Desirable
- Experience working in MDT
Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to self growth and development and that of colleagues and environment
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
- Committed to constant review and change
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
