Registered Nurse
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Job summary
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next challenge?
We have an opportunity to join our Team at the Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (EMU) in Witney, up to 25 working hours per week.
The Emergency Multi-disciplinary Assessment Unit based at Witney Community Hospital provides sub-acute care for patients over the age of 18 years. Each patient receives an individualised MDT assessment, diagnostics and treatment, with a commitment to patient-centred care. The Team comprises of doctors, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social care.
This post would suit a registered nurse from either an acute background or community setting. We need a wide range of skills for our patient group, and support and development is available to achieve this.
EMU works closely with Abingdon EMU, RACU and Hospital at Home to provide care for patients that is closer to home, with aim to prevent any unnecessary hospital admissions.
The Unit opening times are currently 10-8pm/ 9-7pm Monday-Friday, and weekends 10-4pm.
We welcome informal visits or telephone discussions. Please call 01865 903659 and ask for Tendai Mugariri (Clinical Lead).
Main duties of the job
The nursing role encompasses a mixture of general and specialist skills to provide care integrated with primary and secondary care. Nursing skills include advanced patient assessment, coordinating complex discharges, communicating with, and teaching patients and families, phlebotomy and cannulation, administration of IV drugs and blood and care of the acutely ill patient.
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is reliable, punctual and works well in a team. Creative thinking is a benefit in this changing environment. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst working collaboratively to remaining focused on providing a person-centred approach to care and treatment.
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
Details
Date posted
04 April 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
Part-time
Reference number
267-CH7067483
Job locations
Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit
Winey Community Hospital
Witney
OX28 6JJ
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit
Winey Community Hospital
Witney
OX28 6JJ
Employer's website
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