Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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 of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, 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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Job overview
JOB PROFILE
The post holder will care for patients in the community and work within the Ambulatory Outreach Team (AOT). Assist in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the AOT [Acute Hospital at Home (AHaH) & Complex Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (COPAT)] function and contribute in further development and streamlining of the AOT. As a senior nurse, the post holder is expected to work and provide specialist input, and flexibly rotate within both services.
The post holder is expected to work autonomously and support other team members. Care for patients in their home environment, support and improve the patient discharge process for patients who can safely be managed at home with a defined care plan. The post holder needs to be able to perform holistic clinical assessment for Admission Avoidance patients (training will be provided) at the patient’s home.
Main duties of the job
Specialist Nurse required for the Ambulatory Outreach Team.
If you have passion to deliver a better urgent care service to the people of Oxfordshire then look no further, as this could be an opportunity for you! The NHS is changing, with more emphasis being put on community-based care.
As such our Ambulatory Outreach Team and Hospital at Home service is expanding as we take on more work including covid work streams. Existing band 6’s ready for a new challenge and the opportunity of learning new clinical skills. Due to the nature of our work a minimum of 2 years practice in an acute area of work is a must.
The Ambulatory Outreach Team (AOT) comprises of numerous roles which include Hospital at Home Central, Hospital at Home Horton, OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral antimicrobial Therapy) and Covid Care at Home.
Working for our organisation
COVID-19 Vaccination Update: There has been a national announcement that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all patient-facing staff from 1 April 2022. This role could be affected by this, we therefore urge all applicants to consider this before applying.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are responsible for providing an alternative to acute hospital admission, treating and monitoring patients so that they can remain at home or in their care home during acute illness. This includes supporting care homes and patients with covid-19 with visits and following them after discharge through our covidcare@home virtual ward.
The successful candidate will need enhanced clinical decision-making skills, as we take our specialist nursing skills into individuals’ homes. They would be responsible for assessing patients, planning their care, administering treatment, and discharging or referring patients to other appropriate healthcare services.
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients and their families and carers at the heart of what you do.
* Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
* Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
* Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
* UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent.
* Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Clinical Practice
* Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
* Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
* Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
* Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.
* Competent to administer intravenous medicines.
Leadership and Management
* Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
* Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
* Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery.
* Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
Improving Quality and Development
* Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.
* Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained.
Personal Qualities and Physical
* Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice area.
* Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism.
* Positive enthusiastic character.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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