Job summary Are you an experienced children's community nurse looking for a new challenge? If you are enthusiastic, motivated, driven and keen to develop your leadership skills, then you could be the right candidate for this role within the CCN Team. Main duties of the job As a locality lead you will form a key part of our CCN leadership team. You will be responsible for the management, leadership and coordination of the Community Children's Nursing (CCN) team within a defined area of Oxfordshire. Taking an operational lead in the development and delivery of an effective nursing service for children, young people and families, with an emphasis on partnership working and integration. You will be instrumental in managing projects and leading programmes of work to enable effective delivery of the service, ensuring it is evidence based. You will work autonomously to oversee the locality caseload of patients. Safeguarding and advocating for the children/young people known to the service and supporting your staff to do the same. The Children's Community Nursing Team offer a rolling education programme, including a full induction for new starters into the team. You will have access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, support through revalidation, regular supervision and various learning and development opportunities that will go towards CPD credits. This role involves on call responsibility by contributing to our "manager on call" rota. Operational weekdays between 4pm-8am and 24/7 weekends and bank holidays. Training and support will be given to achieve competence in this. 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 Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum | Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 267-CH7062012 Job locations Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Road Abingdon OX14 1AG Job description Job responsibilities TheOxfordshireCommunityChildren'sNursing team provide vital support to children from birthto18 years with complex nursing needs acrossthe county. The children on our caseload have a variety of chronic and acute conditions and require nursing support such as enteral feeding, long term ventilation and symptom management. The support we provide includes empowering families to care for their child's health needs at home, providing respite sessions, delivering acute and palliative care outside of the hospital environment, and supporting children at school.We are commissioned to provide all of these services within each of our four localities. This role is based at Abingdon Community Hospital, however we offer a countywide service and travel to other areas/bases is required on a regular basis. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. Our core service hours are between 08.00-20.00, 7 days a week, working contracted hours as a shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. The manager on call rota operates between 16:00-08:00 weekdays and 24hrs/day over weekends/bank holidays. This role is for 30hrs/week however full time hours of 37.5 hours per week will be considered for the right candidate. If necessary, flexible working adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Job description Job responsibilities TheOxfordshireCommunityChildren'sNursing team provide vital support to children from birthto18 years with complex nursing needs acrossthe county. The children on our caseload have a variety of chronic and acute conditions and require nursing support such as enteral feeding, long term ventilation and symptom management. The support we provide includes empowering families to care for their child's health needs at home, providing respite sessions, delivering acute and palliative care outside of the hospital environment, and supporting children at school.We are commissioned to provide all of these services within each of our four localities. This role is based at Abingdon Community Hospital, however we offer a countywide service and travel to other areas/bases is required on a regular basis. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. Our core service hours are between 08.00-20.00, 7 days a week, working contracted hours as a shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays. The manager on call rota operates between 16:00-08:00 weekdays and 24hrs/day over weekends/bank holidays. This role is for 30hrs/week however full time hours of 37.5 hours per week will be considered for the right candidate. If necessary, flexible working adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse NMC mentor or equivalent Evidence of degree level study Desirable Masters' degree or working towards Leadership/ management qualification. Teacher/ Training qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Line management experience Managing incidents experience Highly developed evidence based professional knowledge & clinical skills across a range of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience Experience of inter professional working and working across agencies / services. Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability and code of practice Evidence of an ability to facilitate, critically analyse and implement research and audit processes Desirable Clinical supervisor Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care Palliative Care Experience Specialist Knowledge of Complex health Care policy and process Other Essential Has a full UK driving license with use of a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Childrens Nurse NMC mentor or equivalent Evidence of degree level study Desirable Masters' degree or working towards Leadership/ management qualification. Teacher/ Training qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Line management experience Managing incidents experience Highly developed evidence based professional knowledge & clinical skills across a range of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience Experience of inter professional working and working across agencies / services. Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability and code of practice Evidence of an ability to facilitate, critically analyse and implement research and audit processes Desirable Clinical supervisor Paediatric nursing skills in palliative care Palliative Care Experience Specialist Knowledge of Complex health Care policy and process Other Essential Has a full UK driving license with use of a car 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 Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Road Abingdon OX14 1AG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)