Linfoot ward is a Community Hospital based in the centre of Witney.
We are a 15 bedded ward that manages 3 groups of patients.
We are supported currently by a medical team from the OUH that are on the ward 9-5 Monday to Friday. The team consists of a Consultant, Registrar & an F2, as well as a medical team from EMU who are in-house.
RNs also get opportunities to work as autonomous practitioners when the medical team is not present.
It is a busy ward & you will have lots of opportunities for development.
Main duties of the job
We will aim for you to have some supernumerary time on the ward when you start so that you can observe what happens, get used to the ward, its paperwork, attend MDT & also have the opportunity to spend time with our Ward Clerk, the Therapy team, etc.
As an RN, you will manage a caseload of patients and be responsible for their medications, managing & directing their care. You will work with a small team who will follow your care plans & report back to you.
We use a computer system called EMIS to record your notes and complete update care plans at least weekly.
In time, you will have opportunities to be the ward Coordinator, which can be a challenging role, managing the admissions & discharges, liaising with both medical & nursing teams, and managing any staffing issues.
You will have opportunities for ongoing development, with both CS & MS every 6 weeks, and be able to look at the development pathway you would like to follow in the future.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work. 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
* Lease car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups
Job responsibilities
Please see JD & PS.
This will tell you what is expected from both the Job description & the Person Spec for any RN applicant on the ward.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC or equivalent registration (Degree or Diploma)
* Evidence of ongoing development and education
* Evidence of teaching course ENB998 or equivalent
Skills & Experience
* Planning transfer of care
* Working with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals
* Rehabilitation skills
* Community experience
* Familiar with clinical supervision
Personal Qualities
* Flexible approach to work
* Able to prioritise
* Ability to cope with the physical demands of the post
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata
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