Job summary The Community Children's Nursing Service is looking to appoint an experienced and motivated individual to lead and develop the established Children's Hospital at Home service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly innovative, unique team gaining experience in service development, Quality Improvement and working closely across community and acute services.The Children's Hospital at Home service, established in 2021, offers specific clinical care pathways to support children receiving care in their own homes. The Team Lead Nurse will provide clinical leadership for acute nursing care, collaborating closely with Paediatricians and the Matron in monitoring the safety and effectiveness of the service. This role is going through job evaluation so there may be some slight changes in the duties. Main duties of the job The CHH Team Lead Nurse will operate independently, demonstrating clinical proficiency in the advanced assessment of acutely ill children. The role requires completion of advanced practice modules and would be suitable for Children's Advanced Nurse Practitioners looking to develop in a combined clinical and leadership role or experienced children's nurses with a background in recent acute and community paediatric nursing. 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 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-CH7062329 Job locations Abingdon Community Hospital Marcham Road Abingdon OX141AG Job description Job responsibilities The children's community nursing team serves children from birth to 18 years across Oxfordshire. The Hospital at Home service accepts direct referrals from GPs, ED and inpatient wards. We support early discharges for assessment and monitoring and provide care for acutely unwell children in the community. We operate from four locality bases across Oxfordshire delivering various services, including caseload management, respite sessions, palliative care, acute nursing interventions, and special school nursing support. This is a vital leadership position working alongside a countywide leadership team within the Childrens Community Nursing Team. The role will assist with service delivery by participating in the end-of-life on-call rota and the manager on-call rota as required. Full Training and support will be provided to fulfil this role.We see our staff as our greatest asset and encourage career progression and staff development within the community. We encourage innovative, strategic thinkers with the ability to shape, support and lead teams.This role is based at a locality base, but travel to other areas is required as we offer a county-wide service. The position is for 37.5 hours per week however part time hours would be considered at a minimum of 30hrs/week. The shift pattern will be a variety of early (8am-4pm) and late shifts (12pm-8pm) including weekends and bank holidays. Job description Job responsibilities The children's community nursing team serves children from birth to 18 years across Oxfordshire. The Hospital at Home service accepts direct referrals from GPs, ED and inpatient wards. We support early discharges for assessment and monitoring and provide care for acutely unwell children in the community. We operate from four locality bases across Oxfordshire delivering various services, including caseload management, respite sessions, palliative care, acute nursing interventions, and special school nursing support. This is a vital leadership position working alongside a countywide leadership team within the Childrens Community Nursing Team. The role will assist with service delivery by participating in the end-of-life on-call rota and the manager on-call rota as required. Full Training and support will be provided to fulfil this role.We see our staff as our greatest asset and encourage career progression and staff development within the community. We encourage innovative, strategic thinkers with the ability to shape, support and lead teams.This role is based at a locality base, but travel to other areas is required as we offer a county-wide service. The position is for 37.5 hours per week however part time hours would be considered at a minimum of 30hrs/week. The shift pattern will be a variety of early (8am-4pm) and late shifts (12pm-8pm) including weekends and bank holidays. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse NMC Member or equivalent Evidence of degree level study Advanced study of acutely unwell children Desirable Masters degree or working towards Leadership/management qualification Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years experience as a band 6 nurse in acute/community setting Line management experience Managing incidents experience Highly developed evidence based professional knowledge and clinical skills across a range of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability and code of practice Can evidence and ability to facilitate, critically analyse and implement research and audit processes Desirable Acute experience eg Paeds ED, Paeds Urgent assessment units Clinical supervisor Other Essential Has full UK driving licence with use of a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Children's Nurse NMC Member or equivalent Evidence of degree level study Advanced study of acutely unwell children Desirable Masters degree or working towards Leadership/management qualification Advanced Nurse Practitioner Qualification Experience Essential Minimum 2 years experience as a band 6 nurse in acute/community setting Line management experience Managing incidents experience Highly developed evidence based professional knowledge and clinical skills across a range of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional accountability and code of practice Can evidence and ability to facilitate, critically analyse and implement research and audit processes Desirable Acute experience eg Paeds ED, Paeds Urgent assessment units Clinical supervisor Other Essential Has full UK driving licence 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 OX141AG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)