Community Nurse Team Leader - Chipping Norton

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 December 2024

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Community Nurse Team Leader to join our team in Chipping Norton where you will have accountability and responsibility for the district nursing team.

You'll be key in providing strong clinical leadership, ensuring the delivery of expert evidence-based nursing care to patients whose needs are best met in the community, their own home or other care setting.

If you're an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in district nursing and clinical leadership, we would love to hear from you!

A minimum of 30hrs per week may be considered.

Cross locality working and flexibility is required for this role.

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

Provide strong clinical leadership and management of the team
Accountable for the management, development, and supervision of identified staff within the community team
Overall accountability and responsibility for the named district nursing team
Clinical holistic assessment and treatment of complex patients
Work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge
Promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for 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

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH6785336

Job locations

Chipping Norton District Nursing Team

Russel Way

Chipping Norton

OX7 5FA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

Degree level educated
Registered General Nurse Adult

Desirable

Evidence of level 7 academic study
Frailty Module

Experience

Essential

Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcare
Strong leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.

Desirable

Previous District Nursing experience

PErsonal Qulaities

Essential

Ability to develop and sustain relationships with partner organisations and the public.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

Degree level educated
Registered General Nurse Adult

Desirable

Evidence of level 7 academic study
Frailty Module

Experience

Essential

Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcare
Strong leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.

Desirable

Previous District Nursing experience

PErsonal Qulaities

Essential

Ability to develop and sustain relationships with partner organisations and the public.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).