Job summary
Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge?
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Community Children's Nurse to join our dynamic team delivering high-quality care across Oxfordshire.
This role involves providing specialist nursing care and advice to:
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Children with acute and short-term conditions
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Children with long-term conditions
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Children with disabilities and complex health needs, including those requiring continuing care and respite support
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Children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, including palliative and end-of-life care
You will work in partnership with families, empowering them to confidently care for their child at home while acting as an advocate for the child's voice and best interests. Collaboration with multi-agency partners is central to this role to ensure seamless, family-centred care within the community.
The role will be based in Witney/Abingdon Oxfordshire however as the service is a countywide service you will be required to travel across the four localities.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Community Nursing Team delivers a broad range of services, including respite provision, duty cover, acute care (including Hospital at Home) and palliative care, with team members contributing to all aspects of the service.
Within the acute/Hospital at Home element of the role, you will undertake planned clinical assessments and interventions in line with agreed care pathways, recognising and appropriately escalating any signs of clinical deterioration. You will work closely with acute-based medical teams to support children who can be safely cared for at home. The service operates a single point of access for families and professionals; the nurse in charge triages referrals and allocates workload across localities to ensure timely and effective responses.
We provide end-of-life care within the child's home environment. To support this, the team operates an on-call rota, activated when required. Comprehensive training and ongoing support are provided to equip you for this aspect of the role.
The Children's Community Nursing Team delivers a structured rolling education programme, including a thorough induction for all new starters. You will also benefit from a wide range of NHS staff benefits, including staff discounts, support with revalidation, regular clinical supervision, and access to extensive learning and development opportunities that contribute towards your continuing professional development (CPD).
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 Oxfordshire Community Childrens Nursing Team delivers essential care and support to children and young people from birth to 18 years with complex health needs across the county. Our caseload includes children with a wide range of chronic and acute conditions who require specialist interventions such as enteral feeding, long-term ventilation, symptom management and clinical support during episodes of acute childhood illness.
We are committed to enabling children to remain at home wherever possible. Our service focuses on empowering families to confidently meet their childs healthcare needs, providing planned respite sessions, delivering acute and palliative care in community settings, and supporting children within their educational environments. We are commissioned to provide comprehensive services across each of our four localities.
This post is based in Witney/Abingdon; however, as we operate a countywide service, regular travel to other areas and bases is required. A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
Core service hours are 08:0020:00, 7 days a week. Staff work contracted hours on a shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. The 24-hour palliative on-call rota (20:0008:00) is currently covered by Band 6 staff and above. Where appropriate, flexible working arrangements may be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Oxfordshire Community Childrens Nursing Team delivers essential care and support to children and young people from birth to 18 years with complex health needs across the county. Our caseload includes children with a wide range of chronic and acute conditions who require specialist interventions such as enteral feeding, long-term ventilation, symptom management and clinical support during episodes of acute childhood illness.
We are committed to enabling children to remain at home wherever possible. Our service focuses on empowering families to confidently meet their childs healthcare needs, providing planned respite sessions, delivering acute and palliative care in community settings, and supporting children within their educational environments. We are commissioned to provide comprehensive services across each of our four localities.
This post is based in Witney/Abingdon; however, as we operate a countywide service, regular travel to other areas and bases is required. A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential.
Core service hours are 08:0020:00, 7 days a week. Staff work contracted hours on a shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. The 24-hour palliative on-call rota (20:0008:00) is currently covered by Band 6 staff and above. Where appropriate, flexible working arrangements may be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
Desirable
- Community Specialist Practitioner Award: Community Children's Nursing
- Palliative Care Certificate
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
- Community Nursing experience
- Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care
- Paediatric nursing skills in Intravenous Therapy administration, Cardio-respiratory care, enteral feeding and wound care
- Experience in acting as a student nursing supervisor/ assessor
Job related skills
Essential
- 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
- Community Specialist Practitioner Award: Community Children's Nursing
- Palliative Care Certificate
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
- Community Nursing experience
- Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care
- Paediatric nursing skills in Intravenous Therapy administration, Cardio-respiratory care, enteral feeding and wound care
- Experience in acting as a student nursing supervisor/ assessor
Job related skills
Essential
- 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).
