Job summary Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified, community nursing is for you We would be delighted to offer you the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing locality. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery. Main duties of the job This opportunity is available to nurses who are ready to take the next step into developing their own community career. In return we will support your progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area. You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies. 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 267-CH6730757 Job locations District Nurse Teams South West Locality Wantage Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Wantage/Didcot/Faringdon/Abingdon OX12 9BN Job description Job responsibilities Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in peoples own homes. They are enthusiastic and take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations. The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queens Nursing Institute, The Kings Fund, and the RCN with which we can support you. The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach. Posts are available in various South West district nursing teams. Please review the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in peoples own homes. They are enthusiastic and take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations. The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queens Nursing Institute, The Kings Fund, and the RCN with which we can support you. The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach. Posts are available in various South West district nursing teams. Please review the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse (adult). Educated to degree level or equivalent Desirable NMC Mentor qualification Prescribing qualification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge around long term conditions and their management. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers. Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work. Desirable Previous experience of implementation of change. Previous Community Services experience. Technical expertise/competence Essential Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care. Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements. Desirable European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse (adult). Educated to degree level or equivalent Desirable NMC Mentor qualification Prescribing qualification. Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge around long term conditions and their management. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers. Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work. Desirable Previous experience of implementation of change. Previous Community Services experience. Technical expertise/competence Essential Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care. Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements. Desirable European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address District Nurse Teams South West Locality Wantage Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Wantage/Didcot/Faringdon/Abingdon OX12 9BN Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)