Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 7 Specialist Nurse to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Registered Nurse with recent experience of supporting people with long term conditions. You need to have good communication skills, be flexible and organised in your approach and have the ability to prioritise workloads efficiently: Evidence of working effectively as an individual and as a member of a Multidisciplinary team is essential.
In return, you will be given the opportunity to develop your experience within health care (primary and secondary), support in your own professional development as a Specialist Nurse and most importantly, receive a tremendous amount of satisfaction in having a varied role within an exciting service.
Main duties of the job
The Oxfordshire Community Neurology Specialist Nurse Service (CNSNS) currently supports people living in Oxfordshire and south Northamptonshire with a confirmed diagnosis of a long term neurological condition. The service provides support closer to home, where and when it is need it through Nurse-led clinics and Home Visits. Some of the conditions the CNSNS support include, Typical and Atypical Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Huntington's disease.
The Team also provides specialist support and education to carers and other health and social care professionals in the community. Although community based, the Specialist Nurses working within the service, work very closely with the Hospital Teams (in particular Neurology and Geratology) and the hospital-based Specialist Nurses in the Neurosciences Department. Whilst autonomous practitioners, the Specialist Nurses have a great amount of support from the clinicians in the acute trusts and lots of opportunities for collaborative working in order to develop services for supporting people with LtNc in the region.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Aims and responsibilities:
- Patient group includes those who have a confirmed diagnosis of a LtNc and who are over the age of 18 years of age. The CNSNS covers Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire and supports patients locally to home either in a Specialist Nurse-led clinic or in the patients own home
- To facilitate the assessment, planning, evaluation and delivery of on-going care for a caseload of patients in order to obtain the best possible outcome in the most efficient and cost effective manner. The CNSNS works as a team to provide on -going support, where needed, to patients and service users when members of the team are on leave
- To provide education, Support and guidance with self- management for patients, families and carers from diagnosis through to end of life. This may include supporting the local voluntary organisations
- To provide a professional link between hospital, community services and the voluntary sectors. This may include support at meetings held by local voluntary organisations and community services, as well as supporting and attending meetings within the acute trust
- To influence through leadership the development of knowledge, research, ideas and work practice sharing these and acting as a specialist resource for other health and social care services throughout the county
- To independently manage a patient caseload, including: the accepting and prioritising referrals from health care professions, working autonomously in clinically assessing symptoms and response to treatment and referring to other services appropriate to patients ongoing needs (such as AHP, social services). To discharge patients only when the service is no longer required and/or other services are more suitable to provide ongoing support
- To work autonomously managing own workload, planning own time effectively and efficiently to ensure that assessments and documentation is recorded to the required standards, within specified timescales
- To show an understanding and responsibility to work within the guidelines set by the Trust Lone Working Policy and CNSNS risk assessments
- As the post holder will be required to use their own car for work, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure their car is safe and road worthy, and vehicle service and MOTs carried out when advised. Post holders should also ensure the insurance company is aware the vehicle is to be used for the post holders work. The Team Lead will be responsible for checking that insurance and MOTs are up to date on an annual basis. Insurance certificates will be required when claiming mileage
Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement
- Supporting the Team Lead when required by attending relevant clinical meetings across the acute trust and community services, disseminate the information and supporting with actions as required
- To demonstrate clinical leadership and innovative practice through the development and implementation of specialist clinical standards with particular emphasis on collaborative working with members of the wider multi- disciplinary teams
- To support the Team Lead in maximise staff resources in response to referrals, community clinics and education/training
- To contribute to service development and reviewing current provision of care to meet the changing needs of those accessing the service. This will include support with auditing of the service and also contributing to national audits
Clinical:
- To practice as an autonomous clinical specialist, by initiating and co-ordinating assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of patients/families with LtNc through evidence based practice
- Acting within organisation professional and legal frameworks, to undertake to prescribe for patients in the care of the post holder
- To facilitate self-management and support networks for patients with LtNc in the community
- Act as a role model and resource in expert clinical evidence based practice
- To be aware of the administrative process of patient affairs including; advanced care planning, Power of Attorney, DVLA notifications and understanding what help and support there is with benefits for those with recognised long term conditions and assist or sign post where applicable
- To undertake assessments and provide recommendations when required for NHS Continuing Heath Care Funding for those who may meet the criteria with identifiable primary health care needs
- Network locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and seek opportunities to develop the Specialist Nurse role
- To promote and facilitate a learning culture, enabling other professionals to develop evidence based specialist skills such as those working in community hospitals and nursing homes
- To assess, review and advise on management of patients needs when supporting patients in the community. To also liaise with hospital staff if patients require admission to hospital to ensure good handover of care needs required for a positive patient experience whilst in hospital
Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement
Facilities for study and training:
- Identify and address the educational needs of patients, families, carers. To provide up to date patient information about LtNc, understanding diagnosis, recognising early changes in symptoms and how to access specialist support in managing changes in condition. Ensuring that information is accessible and user friendly
- To support on-going education and training on LtNc for all health care professionals in the community (including those working in nursing homes). Develop and identify learning needs and opportunities where needed
- Seek opportunities to maintain a peer network of support, information and learning with other nurse specialists at a local and National level
- To take own responsibility for continuing professional development in accordance with PREP. Ensure on going planning for NMC revalidation and maintain a professional profile
- Teaching, audit and research
- Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records and databases including those used for auditing the service are kept up to date, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- To manage, audit and monitor own workload to meet service requirements and identify future developments
- Contribute within the CNSNS to ongoing service reviews and evaluation, including monitoring of patient experiences
- To evaluate clinical practice in relation to its evidence base and clinical effectiveness and look at making the best use of resources to improve practice and health outcomes
- To participate in research and development activities at regional and national level and where relevant, to conduct and disseminate audit and research findings at all levels e.g. local, regional and national
- To offer learning opportunities for undergraduates from Oxford Brookes University who are on placement in the Neurosciences Department which may include mentorship
Job description
Job responsibilities
Aims and responsibilities:
- Patient group includes those who have a confirmed diagnosis of a LtNc and who are over the age of 18 years of age. The CNSNS covers Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire and supports patients locally to home either in a Specialist Nurse-led clinic or in the patients own home
- To facilitate the assessment, planning, evaluation and delivery of on-going care for a caseload of patients in order to obtain the best possible outcome in the most efficient and cost effective manner. The CNSNS works as a team to provide on -going support, where needed, to patients and service users when members of the team are on leave
- To provide education, Support and guidance with self- management for patients, families and carers from diagnosis through to end of life. This may include supporting the local voluntary organisations
- To provide a professional link between hospital, community services and the voluntary sectors. This may include support at meetings held by local voluntary organisations and community services, as well as supporting and attending meetings within the acute trust
- To influence through leadership the development of knowledge, research, ideas and work practice sharing these and acting as a specialist resource for other health and social care services throughout the county
- To independently manage a patient caseload, including: the accepting and prioritising referrals from health care professions, working autonomously in clinically assessing symptoms and response to treatment and referring to other services appropriate to patients ongoing needs (such as AHP, social services). To discharge patients only when the service is no longer required and/or other services are more suitable to provide ongoing support
- To work autonomously managing own workload, planning own time effectively and efficiently to ensure that assessments and documentation is recorded to the required standards, within specified timescales
- To show an understanding and responsibility to work within the guidelines set by the Trust Lone Working Policy and CNSNS risk assessments
- As the post holder will be required to use their own car for work, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure their car is safe and road worthy, and vehicle service and MOTs carried out when advised. Post holders should also ensure the insurance company is aware the vehicle is to be used for the post holders work. The Team Lead will be responsible for checking that insurance and MOTs are up to date on an annual basis. Insurance certificates will be required when claiming mileage
Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement
- Supporting the Team Lead when required by attending relevant clinical meetings across the acute trust and community services, disseminate the information and supporting with actions as required
- To demonstrate clinical leadership and innovative practice through the development and implementation of specialist clinical standards with particular emphasis on collaborative working with members of the wider multi- disciplinary teams
- To support the Team Lead in maximise staff resources in response to referrals, community clinics and education/training
- To contribute to service development and reviewing current provision of care to meet the changing needs of those accessing the service. This will include support with auditing of the service and also contributing to national audits
Clinical:
- To practice as an autonomous clinical specialist, by initiating and co-ordinating assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of patients/families with LtNc through evidence based practice
- Acting within organisation professional and legal frameworks, to undertake to prescribe for patients in the care of the post holder
- To facilitate self-management and support networks for patients with LtNc in the community
- Act as a role model and resource in expert clinical evidence based practice
- To be aware of the administrative process of patient affairs including; advanced care planning, Power of Attorney, DVLA notifications and understanding what help and support there is with benefits for those with recognised long term conditions and assist or sign post where applicable
- To undertake assessments and provide recommendations when required for NHS Continuing Heath Care Funding for those who may meet the criteria with identifiable primary health care needs
- Network locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and seek opportunities to develop the Specialist Nurse role
- To promote and facilitate a learning culture, enabling other professionals to develop evidence based specialist skills such as those working in community hospitals and nursing homes
- To assess, review and advise on management of patients needs when supporting patients in the community. To also liaise with hospital staff if patients require admission to hospital to ensure good handover of care needs required for a positive patient experience whilst in hospital
Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement
Facilities for study and training:
- Identify and address the educational needs of patients, families, carers. To provide up to date patient information about LtNc, understanding diagnosis, recognising early changes in symptoms and how to access specialist support in managing changes in condition. Ensuring that information is accessible and user friendly
- To support on-going education and training on LtNc for all health care professionals in the community (including those working in nursing homes). Develop and identify learning needs and opportunities where needed
- Seek opportunities to maintain a peer network of support, information and learning with other nurse specialists at a local and National level
- To take own responsibility for continuing professional development in accordance with PREP. Ensure on going planning for NMC revalidation and maintain a professional profile
- Teaching, audit and research
- Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records and databases including those used for auditing the service are kept up to date, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- To manage, audit and monitor own workload to meet service requirements and identify future developments
- Contribute within the CNSNS to ongoing service reviews and evaluation, including monitoring of patient experiences
- To evaluate clinical practice in relation to its evidence base and clinical effectiveness and look at making the best use of resources to improve practice and health outcomes
- To participate in research and development activities at regional and national level and where relevant, to conduct and disseminate audit and research findings at all levels e.g. local, regional and national
- To offer learning opportunities for undergraduates from Oxford Brookes University who are on placement in the Neurosciences Department which may include mentorship
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors of Nursing Degree or Relevant specialist post registration qualification or equivalent experience
- Care of long term conditions at Band 6
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Research and audit experience
Desirable
- Studying at Masters Level or willing and able to study at Masters level.
- Attended and up to date with the Good Clinical Practice course
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience caring for patients long term conditions at Band 6.
- Working knowledge of acute and most importantly community settings.
- Well-developed supervision and mentoring skills.
- Evidence of practice development and change management.
Desirable
- Previous Specialist Nurse experience
- Experience of supporting people with long term neurological conditions
- Understanding of identifying risks and following guidelines for lone workers.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors of Nursing Degree or Relevant specialist post registration qualification or equivalent experience
- Care of long term conditions at Band 6
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Research and audit experience
Desirable
- Studying at Masters Level or willing and able to study at Masters level.
- Attended and up to date with the Good Clinical Practice course
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience caring for patients long term conditions at Band 6.
- Working knowledge of acute and most importantly community settings.
- Well-developed supervision and mentoring skills.
- Evidence of practice development and change management.
Desirable
- Previous Specialist Nurse experience
- Experience of supporting people with long term neurological conditions
- Understanding of identifying risks and following guidelines for lone workers.
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Essential
- Add "2" for Interview "0" for rejected
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
