Job summary
Are you an experienced nurse with proficient coaching and clinical leadership skills? Join our Delegated Healthcare team as the DN Skills Trainer Lead and take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of the service within our countywide district nursing community.
This is a permanent role (37.5 hours/week) and the successful candidate will be accountable in providing a smooth running of the service, including delivery on clinical, strategic and educational responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
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To lead and manage the delivery of the District Nursing delegated healthcare process and protocol for adults across Oxfordshire.
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To provide strong, integrated clinical leadership and management of the District Nursing Skills Trainers, ensuring delivery of skilled nursing care to patients whose needs are best met in the community.
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To be an expert and resource on Delegated Healthcare (DHC) and Self-care process for the District Nursing Service within Oxford Health NHSFT. To act as a conduit between the integrated leadership team and the nursing teams.
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To work flexibly to meet the needs of the 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 please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Knowledge
Essential
- oDetailed knowledge and understanding of Oxfordshire Delegated Healthcare Protocol, processes and partners
- oExperience and specialist knowledge of long-term conditions and/or mental health illness, where clients have multiple complex needs requiring a high level of support within their own home, group home or specialist care home setting
- oEvidence of strong clinical leadership skills, which includes the ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
Desirable
- oDistrict Nursing experience
- oDelivering training packages or programmes
- oMotivational interviewing
- oEvidence of participation in service review and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services.
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse (adult)
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent.
- oCoaching and Facilitating Learning module (senior level)
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification
- oMotivational interviewing or similar patient empowerment skills
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience within community healthcare settings
- oAbility to deliver programmes of education
Desirable
- Experience of line managing others
- Experience of service review and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to develop and sustain relationships with partner organisations and the public.
- oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- oEvidence of leading within and across teams, including multidisciplinary an cross organisational working.
Contractual/Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites and Localities
- oAbility to work in a variety of settings
- oBe required to handle equipment in line with trust standards
- oFull and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oDetailed knowledge and understanding of Oxfordshire Delegated Healthcare Protocol, processes and partners
- oExperience and specialist knowledge of long-term conditions and/or mental health illness, where clients have multiple complex needs requiring a high level of support within their own home, group home or specialist care home setting
- oEvidence of strong clinical leadership skills, which includes the ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
Desirable
- oDistrict Nursing experience
- oDelivering training packages or programmes
- oMotivational interviewing
- oEvidence of participation in service review and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services.
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse (adult)
- oEducated to degree level or equivalent.
- oCoaching and Facilitating Learning module (senior level)
Desirable
- oTeaching qualification
- oMotivational interviewing or similar patient empowerment skills
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience within community healthcare settings
- oAbility to deliver programmes of education
Desirable
- Experience of line managing others
- Experience of service review and facilitating change in the delivery of clinical services
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to develop and sustain relationships with partner organisations and the public.
- oWell-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- oEvidence of leading within and across teams, including multidisciplinary an cross organisational working.
Contractual/Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites and Localities
- oAbility to work in a variety of settings
- oBe required to handle equipment in line with trust standards
- oFull and valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
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).
