Job summary
Are you dedicated to improving the lives of others? Do you want the privilege of visiting patients in their own homes to deliver increasingly complex, holistic care?
If yes, District Nursing may be the right career choice for you.
We are able to offer part time and full time opportunities within our teams.
All levels of experience are welcome in District Nursing. Whether you are looking for a change in direction and a more challenging role, we would welcome your application for this exciting opportunity to join the District Nursing world.
Main duties of the job
- To holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individual programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need. |This will include a personalised treatment plan including predicted date of discharge.
- To refer patients to alternative services as determined by their clinical need.
- To manage patient expectation regarding the service, how it operates and the potential to be transferred or discharged.
- To deliver a range of clinical skills, which are commensurate with the clinical competencies required for a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse within the District Nursing service.
- To utilise clinical expertise in identifying patients' needs specifically around the early signs of deterioration to ensure Acute and chronic phases or changes in condition are responded to appropriately, this may include referral to an alternative care pathway or service
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
Details
Date posted
17 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
267-CH6910955
Job locations
Bicester/Kidington DNs
Bicester/Kidlington
OX26 6AE
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Bicester/Kidington DNs
Bicester/Kidlington
OX26 6AE
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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