Job summary
We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about working with young people with eating disorder and their families to join our team.
Hospital at Home is an exciting innovative service developed in collaboration with the Thames Valley Provider Collaborative. The Hospital at Home team remotely supports young people with eating disorders who meet the threshold for inpatient care. In some cases, admission will be prevented and in others, young people will be stepped down to this model following a short inpatient admission. Hospital at Home maximises the use of new technology to virtually provide care in the patients home, reduce admission, length of stay, waiting times and provide earlier discharge from inpatient care.
The purpose of the Nurse Associate will be:
To ensure that a responsive high quality, safe and patient focused service is delivered.
To work effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge.
To develop and sustain close and effective working relationships with partner services.
To support healthcare support worker colleagues in their professional development and in the promotion of best practice.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To support the healthcare support workers in their day-to-day work and promote the concept of interdisciplinary team working.
Contribute to expert assessment of patients need and risk under supervision of Registered Nurse.
To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
To be accountable for an identified caseload.
To assess, plan and evaluate individual treatment and risk management programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need.
To ensure understanding of conditions and treatment and to have relevant knowledge of physical health and signs of deterioration.
To complete accurate documentation of all relevant interactions in line with professional body/ guidance
Attend the multidisciplinary team meeting.
Care planning, risk assessment and management, discharge planning.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the healthcare support workers in their day-to-day work and promote the concept of interdisciplinary team working.
Contribute to expert assessment of patients need and risk under supervision of Registered Nurse.
To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
To be accountable for an identified caseload.
To assess, plan and evaluate individual treatment and risk management programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need.
To ensure understanding of conditions and treatment and to have relevant knowledge of physical health and signs of deterioration.
To complete accurate documentation of all relevant interactions in line with professional body/ guidance
Attend the multidisciplinary team meeting.
Care planning, risk assessment and management, discharge planning.
To support the healthcare support workers in their day-to-day work and promote the concept of interdisciplinary team working.
To provide information, training and support, to promote effective patient care and discharge from the service
Contribute to expert assessment of patients need and risk under supervision of Registered Nurse.
To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
To be accountable for an identified caseload.
Deliver and evaluate specialized individual programmes of care
Advising, where appropriate, on changes to treatment and management
To assess, plan and evaluate individual treatment and risk management programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need.
To communicate effectively with clients /carers and colleagues to agree treatment goals.
To ensure understanding of conditions and treatment.
To deliver a range of clinical skills which may include, for example, physical examination, ordering, performing and interpreting common screening and diagnostic tests.
To utilise clinical expertise in identifying patients needs specifically around the early signs of deterioration to ensure acute changes in condition are responded to appropriately
To complete accurate documentation of all relevant interactions in line with professional body/ guidance
Ability to advocate for patients and others
To facilitate the Multi Disciplinary Team meeting and ensure key issues are shared across the MDT.
Responsibility for the monitoring of efficient and effective use of resources.
Ensure patient safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
For further information please see the job description in the documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the healthcare support workers in their day-to-day work and promote the concept of interdisciplinary team working.
Contribute to expert assessment of patients need and risk under supervision of Registered Nurse.
To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
To be accountable for an identified caseload.
To assess, plan and evaluate individual treatment and risk management programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need.
To ensure understanding of conditions and treatment and to have relevant knowledge of physical health and signs of deterioration.
To complete accurate documentation of all relevant interactions in line with professional body/ guidance
Attend the multidisciplinary team meeting.
Care planning, risk assessment and management, discharge planning.
To support the healthcare support workers in their day-to-day work and promote the concept of interdisciplinary team working.
To provide information, training and support, to promote effective patient care and discharge from the service
Contribute to expert assessment of patients need and risk under supervision of Registered Nurse.
To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
To be accountable for an identified caseload.
Deliver and evaluate specialized individual programmes of care
Advising, where appropriate, on changes to treatment and management
To assess, plan and evaluate individual treatment and risk management programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need.
To communicate effectively with clients /carers and colleagues to agree treatment goals.
To ensure understanding of conditions and treatment.
To deliver a range of clinical skills which may include, for example, physical examination, ordering, performing and interpreting common screening and diagnostic tests.
To utilise clinical expertise in identifying patients needs specifically around the early signs of deterioration to ensure acute changes in condition are responded to appropriately
To complete accurate documentation of all relevant interactions in line with professional body/ guidance
Ability to advocate for patients and others
To facilitate the Multi Disciplinary Team meeting and ensure key issues are shared across the MDT.
Responsibility for the monitoring of efficient and effective use of resources.
Ensure patient safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
For further information please see the job description in the documents section.
Person Specification
NA Qualification
Essential
- Has achieved a Pass grade in Nursing Associate qualification
Desirable
- Has experience working with young people
- Has experience working in a health care setting
- Experience working in an MDT
Demonstrates good communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Able to effectively use technology
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience using MS Teams
- Experience working virtually
Person Specification
NA Qualification
Essential
- Has achieved a Pass grade in Nursing Associate qualification
Desirable
- Has experience working with young people
- Has experience working in a health care setting
- Experience working in an MDT
Demonstrates good communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
Able to effectively use technology
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience using MS Teams
- Experience working virtually
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).
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).
