Job summary
The Community Children's Nursing Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to contribute to the established Children's Hospital at Home service.The Children's Hospital at Home service is an exciting, dynamic, ever developing team that was set up in 2021 and now offers a number of clinical pathways in which to support children in the community including:
- Bronchiolitis
- Viral Induced Wheeze
- Jaundice
- IVAB
- Gastroenteritis
- Non pathway referrals
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within the Children's Hospital at Home team in delivering acute nursing interventions to the children and young people on our Hospital at Home caseload. The role involves undertaking planned clinical assessments following set care pathways and escalating appropriately. The Children's Hospital at Home Team Nurse will be supported by the acute paediatricians and Lead Nurse for Hospital at Home, ensuring that children are kept safe at home whilst on the caseload.
The successful candidate will be able to support incident reporting, service development and Quality Improvement and Research opportunities.
The Children's Hospital at Home Team Nurse will work within the Community Children's Nursing Service and will support the caseload of complex patients when required. The Children's Hospital at Home Team Nurse will support the overall service delivery by contributing to the end of life on-call rota which is activated when required. Training and support will be provided.
The Children's Community Nursing Team offer a rolling education programme, including a full induction for new starters into the team. You will have access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, support through revalidation, regular supervision and various learning and development opportunities that will go towards CPD credits.
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, schools 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 progressionAccess 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
The children's community nursing team provide a countywide service for children from birth 18 years across Oxfordshire. The Hospital at Home service takes direct referrals from GPs , from A and E and step downs from the inpatient wards. We support early discharges for assessment and monitoring and provide care to meet the needs of the acutely unwell child in the community.
We operate from four locality bases across Oxfordshire and our locality teams are responsible for delivering all aspects of our service which includes caseload management, respite sessions, palliative care, acute nursing interventions and special school nursing support. Applicants must have a full valid driving license and access to a car for work.
We see our staff as our biggest asset and are committed to supporting career progression within the community. Opportunities for academic study will also be available and actively encouraged to further support staff development.
This role is based at a locality base, however we offer a county wide service and travel to other areas/bases is required.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week however part time hours would be considered at a minimum of 30hrs/week. Our core service hours are 8am-8pm. The shift pattern will be a variety of early (8am-4pm) and late shifts (12pm-8pm) including weekends and bank holidays. The on-call palliative rota operates 24hrs/day and is only activated if required. If necessary flexible working adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The children's community nursing team provide a countywide service for children from birth 18 years across Oxfordshire. The Hospital at Home service takes direct referrals from GPs , from A and E and step downs from the inpatient wards. We support early discharges for assessment and monitoring and provide care to meet the needs of the acutely unwell child in the community.
We operate from four locality bases across Oxfordshire and our locality teams are responsible for delivering all aspects of our service which includes caseload management, respite sessions, palliative care, acute nursing interventions and special school nursing support. Applicants must have a full valid driving license and access to a car for work.
We see our staff as our biggest asset and are committed to supporting career progression within the community. Opportunities for academic study will also be available and actively encouraged to further support staff development.
This role is based at a locality base, however we offer a county wide service and travel to other areas/bases is required.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week however part time hours would be considered at a minimum of 30hrs/week. Our core service hours are 8am-8pm. The shift pattern will be a variety of early (8am-4pm) and late shifts (12pm-8pm) including weekends and bank holidays. The on-call palliative rota operates 24hrs/day and is only activated if required. If necessary flexible working adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
Desirable
- Enhanced Paediatric Nursing Skills Course
- Advanced Practice Modules
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Acute paediatric nursing experience
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care
- Paediatric nursing skills in Intravenous Therapy administration
- Experience in acting as a student nursing supervisor/ assessor
- Experience in acute settings eg: A+E, Clinical assessment units
Job related skills
Essential
- Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff
- Awareness and acceptance of Children's Rights
- Ability to work in different environments
- Full UK driving licence and access to car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
Desirable
- Enhanced Paediatric Nursing Skills Course
- Advanced Practice Modules
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Acute paediatric nursing experience
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of clinical leadership
Desirable
- Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care
- Paediatric nursing skills in Intravenous Therapy administration
- Experience in acting as a student nursing supervisor/ assessor
- Experience in acute settings eg: A+E, Clinical assessment units
Job related skills
Essential
- Awareness and acceptance of the rights and needs of service users and staff
- Awareness and acceptance of Children's Rights
- Ability to work in different environments
- Full UK driving licence and access to 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).
