Oxford Health NHS Trust

Emergency Nurse Assistant - Henley

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where every day is different?

Are you looking to work in a supportive and friendly team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to clinically support our Emergency Practitioners in managing the day to day injuries presenting to the Minor Injury Unit.

The post will be based in Henley, however the role will require you to have the ability to travel to other sites at short notice to cover staff shortages within our other Minor Injury Units if required.

The role also includes night shifts in our OOH bases supporting patient care.

You will have an induction period where you will have the opportunity to learn about the role and also have the opportunity to see how our other areas work.

Please note: Due to the structure of the interviews for this role these will be offered in a face to face capacity only.

Main duties of the job

Working as an Emergency Nurse Assistant you will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients in Minor Injuries. Working alongside our Nurse and Paramedic Practitioners you will be a key member of the team, ensuring excellent clinical care is delivered to all patients, reducing waiting times across the bases, and developing your own clinical experience and competence. Duties will include welcoming patients, triage assessment, use of Clinical computer systems, booking outpatient appointments, wound care, dressings, plastering.

The role will include working weekdays/evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and it will be expected that flexibility to work in other bases when required will be a component of the role.

The role includes night working and travelling around the county supporting urgent patient needs presenting with acute illness.

To assist in the shortlisting process please include your current clinical experience/skills in your supporting evidence on your application form.

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

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7211588

Job locations

Henley Minor Injury Unit, Townlands Hospital

York Road

Henley

RG9 2EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

  • A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare.
  • Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service.
  • Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills.

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

What we need from you!

  • A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare.
  • Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service.
  • Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills.

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

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent previous experience in healthcare

Desirable

  • First Aid Course
  • Basic life support
  • UK Driving Licence and access to a car

Professional Practice

Essential

  • Experience working in a health care setting
  • Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Basic Nursing skills
  • Basic IT literacy

Desirable

  • Experience working in a Minor Injuries/Emergency Department/General practice setting
  • Knowledge of wound care management
  • Experience of ordering stores and maintaining equipment
  • Customer care experience

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Committed to personal growth
Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent previous experience in healthcare

Desirable

  • First Aid Course
  • Basic life support
  • UK Driving Licence and access to a car

Professional Practice

Essential

  • Experience working in a health care setting
  • Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Basic Nursing skills
  • Basic IT literacy

Desirable

  • Experience working in a Minor Injuries/Emergency Department/General practice setting
  • Knowledge of wound care management
  • Experience of ordering stores and maintaining equipment
  • Customer care experience

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Committed to personal growth

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Henley Minor Injury Unit, Townlands Hospital

York Road

Henley

RG9 2EB


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Henley Minor Injury Unit, Townlands Hospital

York Road

Henley

RG9 2EB


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Sarah Matthews

Sarah.Matthews@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865903755

Details

Date posted

23 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH7211588

Job locations

Henley Minor Injury Unit, Townlands Hospital

York Road

Henley

RG9 2EB


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