Job summary
Could your nursing career be with us?
Due to career progression within our district nursing service, we are able to offer an exceptional opportunity for registered nurses who have proven leadership experience to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care to the communities of Oxfordshire.
Main duties of the job
Our Team Leaders:
Our Team Leaders are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in people's own homes. They are enthusiastic and take pride in leading their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. Our team leaders work autonomously, deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations. There are continuous developments within the community that will open your eyes to a whole new and exciting world of nursing.
The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queen's Nursing Institute, The King's Fund, and the RCN.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your skills and experiences:
This opportunity is available to nurses with proven leadership experience which does not have to be specifically based in the community. We welcome applications from experienced nurse leaders working in care homes, community hospitals, private hospitals, practice nursing or the acute sector.
How we will support you to develop:
In return we will support your career progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area. You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies.
Working patterns:
The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are 0800-1600, 1030-1630 or 0800-1830.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your skills and experiences:
This opportunity is available to nurses with proven leadership experience which does not have to be specifically based in the community. We welcome applications from experienced nurse leaders working in care homes, community hospitals, private hospitals, practice nursing or the acute sector.
How we will support you to develop:
In return we will support your career progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area. You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies.
Working patterns:
The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are 0800-1600, 1030-1630 or 0800-1830.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Level 6 academic study OR Ability to demonstrate Level 6 academic writing
- Registered General Nurse (adult)
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of level 7 academic study
- District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Award
- Frailty/ Leadership Module
Job related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Well developed written skills
- IT literate with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcare OR extensive clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within a District Nursing team and evidence of leadership responsibilities and experience
- Previous experience of implementation of change
- Ability to deal with challenging situations
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence based care
Desirable
- Previous District Nursing experience
- Experience of implementation of change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Level 6 academic study OR Ability to demonstrate Level 6 academic writing
- Registered General Nurse (adult)
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of level 7 academic study
- District Nursing Specialist Practitioner Award
- Frailty/ Leadership Module
Job related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Well developed written skills
- IT literate with intermediate keyboard skills.
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Formal management and/or leadership experience within healthcare OR extensive clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within a District Nursing team and evidence of leadership responsibilities and experience
- Previous experience of implementation of change
- Ability to deal with challenging situations
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence based care
Desirable
- Previous District Nursing experience
- Experience of implementation of change
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).
