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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Registered Nurse or Paramedic - Abingdon EMU

The closing date is 05 February 2026

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Job summary

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Paramedic?

Are you looking for your next challenge?

We have an opportunity to join our Team at the Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (EMU) in Abingdon on a full time 12 month fixed term contract. The service is for adults aged 18 years and over who have an emergency medical health need requiring same day intervention .

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.

EMU works closely with Witney EMU, RACU, Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Hospital at Home to provide care for patients in the community, closer to home, with aim to prevent any unnecessary hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Practitioner, you'll be responsible for assessing the patient using your clinical judgement using tools such as ECG, point of care testing and other monitoring. You will deliver treatments such as IV medication and catheterisation.

You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary team to a provide swift assessment tailored to the patient need.

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

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH7732630

Job locations

Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit

Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Diploma or relevant healthcare modules

Experience

Essential

  • Range of clinical experience
  • Patient Assessment experience
  • Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals
  • Supervisory and management skills

Desirable

  • Ambulatory care
  • Acute or Community experience

Skills

Essential

  • Reflective practitioner
  • Assessment skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Diploma or relevant healthcare modules

Experience

Essential

  • Range of clinical experience
  • Patient Assessment experience
  • Working with multi-disciplinary teams and other professionals
  • Supervisory and management skills

Desirable

  • Ambulatory care
  • Acute or Community experience

Skills

Essential

  • Reflective practitioner
  • Assessment skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership skills

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit

Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit

Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SDEC Matron

Lorraine Hirst

lorraine.hirst@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865904686

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH7732630

Job locations

Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit

Abingdon Community Hospital

Abingdon

OX14 1AG


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