Job summary We are recruiting for a Registered Practitioner (Nurse or Paramedic) to join our Hospital at Home team at Abingdon Community Hospital on a part-time (minimum of 30 hours per week) or full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). The Hospital at Home South Team is an innovative and pioneering service based at the Abingdon Community Hospital in Oxfordshire and covering a large catchment area across Central. West and South Oxfordshire. In collaboration with colleagues based at the Oxford University Hospitals, we provide care and treatment to patients within their own home for those seeking to avoid a acute hospital admission, or expediate a discharge from the Acute sector. The service provides a holistic approach to assessment, and then treatment of patients within their own homes, for a variety of conditions commonly only previously treated with a acute admission. You'll need to be patient focused, flexible, able to work independently within a busy multi-professional team, as well as being pro active with a passion for community based care. This is a pivotal role working with, in, as well as leading a strong and supportive team. The service runs 08.00 - 22.00 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year, and requires some flexibility across working patterns. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Main duties of the job Assess and clinically review patients for a variety of acute conditions within their own home Provide and follow a patient centred treatment plan that has been agreed with the patient and the Consultant Escalate any concerns in a timely and appropriate way Provide team direction and caseload management as the daily co-ordinator Provide high quality evidence based assessment and treatment, in line with the patients wishes and in conjunction with the responsible Consultant Provide support and development to junior team members and students Provide support to B6 peers and Clinical Lead when appropriate Provide quality triage and advice to patients, peers, other Community Teams and Health Professionals when required Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide 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 Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 267-CH6873717 Job locations Abingdon Community Hospital Abingdon OX14 1AG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification leading to appropriate Registration with the NMC or HPCC Appropriate mentoring qualification or experience Desirable Post Graduate education relating to the client group - specifically in Assessment or Frailty Experience Essential Appropriate experience at Band 5 in a Community based position Appropriate experience in a Band 5 or Band 6 position in a Acute or Community based position Experience of working within a MDT Experience with managing competing priorities and leading a team Desirable Appropriate Community experience in a Band 6 position. Knowledge & Skills Essential Good working knowledge of Community services available Clinical assessment skills and knowledge Appropriate skills in Venapuncture / Catheterisation and IV administration Desirable Clinical skills in Cannulation, ECG interpretation and bladder scanning Qualification in Non Medical Prescribing Awareness and skill in autonomous Clinical Assessment. Other Attributes Essential To have a driving license valid for the UK, and a car available for work purposes Desirable To have experience and confidence in Lone working. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification leading to appropriate Registration with the NMC or HPCC Appropriate mentoring qualification or experience Desirable Post Graduate education relating to the client group - specifically in Assessment or Frailty Experience Essential Appropriate experience at Band 5 in a Community based position Appropriate experience in a Band 5 or Band 6 position in a Acute or Community based position Experience of working within a MDT Experience with managing competing priorities and leading a team Desirable Appropriate Community experience in a Band 6 position. Knowledge & Skills Essential Good working knowledge of Community services available Clinical assessment skills and knowledge Appropriate skills in Venapuncture / Catheterisation and IV administration Desirable Clinical skills in Cannulation, ECG interpretation and bladder scanning Qualification in Non Medical Prescribing Awareness and skill in autonomous Clinical Assessment. Other Attributes Essential To have a driving license valid for the UK, and a car available for work purposes Desirable To have experience and confidence in Lone working. 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 Abingdon OX14 1AG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)