Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Paramedic
• Minor Injury Management Course or willingness to undertake. Minor Illness course or willingness to undertake.
• Independent prescribing course or PGD training course

Desirable

• Mentor qualification
• ILS training

Professional Practice

Essential

• Experience as a Band 5 equivalent in Emergency department, Acute setting, Urgent Care/GP practice setting or paramedic experience.
• Experience with mentoring students
• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Experience working in MDT

Personal qualities

Essential

• Committed to self growth and development and that of colleagues and environment
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
• Committed to constant review and change

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

Abingdon Minor Injuries Unit

Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Essentials met

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Evidence of excellent team working
• Able to drive to visit and access to a vehicle to do this
• Evidence of working in a community team

Desirable

• Evidence of managing own workload
• Evidence of working alongside health and social care services

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of advanced communication skills training

Qualifications- Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Evidence of self directed learning
• Previous phlebotomy experience

Desirable

• NVQ units specifically related to clinical procedures and observations.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Cornwallis House

Cornwallis Road

Oxford

OX4 3NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse or Registered Paramedic
• Minor Injury Management Course or willingness to undertake. Minor Illness course or willingness to undertake.
• Independent prescribing course or PGD training course

Desirable

• Mentor qualification
• ILS training

Professional Practice

Essential

• Experience as a Band 5 equivalent in Emergency department, Acute setting, Urgent Care/GP practice setting or paramedic experience.
• Experience with mentoring students
• Competent in using Evidence Based Practice

Desirable

• Experience working in MDT

Personal qualities

Essential

• Committed to self growth and development and that of colleagues and environment
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
• Committed to constant review and change

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

Witney Community Hospital

Welch Way

Witney

OX28 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will participate in a duty rota of early, late or long day shifts covering 7 days a week and we are committed to supporting staff to balance home and work life. We are a friendly and supportive team with strong leadership and direction. Our work is interesting and varied with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills both in the workplace and via our excellent Learning & Development team. The role is predominantly based in Aylesbury and may require some wider travel within the county.

We would welcome clinicians who are keen to develop or further enhance their skills in a variety of areas and to help shape this exciting and developing service.

• To carry out the initial assessments of service users who meet the referral criteria of the CRHTT and to undertake short term treatment where appropriate.
• To manage, formulate and implement treatment plans, delivering care under the clinical model.
• To evaluate effectiveness whilst working within the framework of Risk Assessment.
• To report all relevant information to the referring agent and keep them informed of the serviceusers progress.
• To assess, plan, set goals with the service user, carers and families; implement and evaluate careusing bio-psycho-social interventions and skills to meet individual needs.
• To deliver individual therapeutic activity using therapeutic interventions and skills.
• To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, transferring service users to the treatment function, other teams within the Trust, or discharging them when appropriate.
• To liaise and establish good working relationships with referring agents, colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate.
• To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and to attend professionals meetings and other work led meetings as required.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Teaching and assessing qualification relevant to the profession

Desirable

• Management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of post registration development
• To show evidence of sound problem solving skills
• Experience of using I.T. systems and software and to be IT literate

Desirable

• Advanced Assessment Skills
• Community work with people with mental health needs
• To have awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently
• Experience of working with other disciplines within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audit work
• To have a good knowledge of community services

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

The Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require a Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social worker who can work independently, with the support of the team leaders and the wider crisis team clinicians and can bring their own professional expertise to a fast-paced team, and who are confident in managing risk in the least restrictive way.

By its nature, crisis work requires professionals who have a broad range of skills including being skilled mental health assessors with a proven ability to signpost service users towards the most effective treatment pathways. The Crisis Clinician role is an important development in nursing care provision and is pivotal in helping us deliver safe and effective care to our patients.

The successful applicants will participate in a duty rota of early, late or long day shifts covering 7 days a week and we are committed to supporting staff to balance home and work life. We are a friendly and supportive team with strong leadership and direction. Our work is interesting and varied with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills both in the workplace and via our excellent Learning & Development team. The role is predominantly based at Saffron House in High Wycombe and may require some wider travel within the county.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification or working towards qualification.

Desirable

• Prescribing qualification.
• Phlebotomy qualification.
• Health promotion qualification , including smoking cessation.
• PSI qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of team working models.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice.
• Ability to cope under pressure and problem solve when managing complex situations and competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience of being part of a service improvement project.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good negotiation skills and able to use initiative
• Good working knowledge physical health management strategies and interventions.
• High level of clinical knowledge and skill including knowledge of recent national, regional and local health strategies.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Able to communicate at various levels with empathy.
• Experience of working independently and set own priorities in line with team vision.
• Knowledge of a range of IT programs including Microsoft excel and office.
• Ability to contribute to the identification of individual / team / service training and development needs.

Desirable

• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues

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

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
• Professional Registration

Desirable

• Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

Occupational Experience

Essential

• To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
• To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
• Understand and have experience of Risk Management
• Experience of supervising other staff
• Understand and have experience of Risk Management

Desirable

• Good knowledge of community services
• Awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health
• Experience of supervising student placements.
• Experience of audit

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

• To be IT literate
• To have excellent English written communication skills

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

Warneford Hospital

Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC RN

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing
• Leadership course and experience

Experience

Essential

• Range of clinical experience
• Work with MDT and other professionals
• Evidence of leadership skills

Desirable

• Community hospitals experience
• Change management skills

Skills

Essential

• Working with older adults

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership and management skills
• Experience of clinical supervision

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

OX14 1AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, treat and discharge patients within Band 4 Urgent Care competency framework including wound closure, S/C and IM injections, catheterisation, and focused patient history taking. To work within own competency, recognising the legal and accountability limits within the role. To support the Band 3 Emergency Nurse Assistants in personal and professional development. To take a leadership role for the supervision and induction of Band 3 Emergency Nurse Assistants. To be responsible for the day-to-day Emergency Nurse Assistant rota management including Annual requests. To assist and facilitate the clinical leads and clinical practice educator in the provision of in house training as identified by Urgent Care Service. To establish in house programmes on fundamental aspects of care in correlation with the clinical practice educator Take a key role in health promotion for Urgent Care and promote health options to patients. To provide patient care in support of the Nurse or Care Practitioner and Radiographer to unsure delivery of a high-quality patient care Participate in the audit programme particularly focussing on band 3 activity and standards of working. Record and report patient observations to ensure maintenance of accurate and up to date records. To carry out eye irrigation when required and requested by the Emergency Nurse or Care practitioner. To work within own competency recognising the legal and accountability limits within the role. Co-operate with and foster good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care. Maintain good relationships and an empathic approach to patients, carers and relatives and refer them to a Nurse or Care practitioner for any questions they may have on the patients condition or for any suggestions or complaints they may wish to raise. Work within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues. Adhere to unit procedures for the use of supplies and equipment in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources. Maintain stock levels of all supplies and carry out housekeeping duties, to support the smooth running of the MIU and OOH area. Ensure accurate filing and administration of patient case notes, including copying and sending of letters to GPs, Clinics etc. Participate in personal career development plan to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education. Always maintain patient confidentiality. To take patient details and enter them onto the MIU and OOH information system. To answer the telephone in a professional friendly manner, taking clear messages and replaying them to members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriateEQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY Automated External Defibrillation device Cardiac monitor ECG machine Suction unit Plaster Saw and related equipment. Ring cutter Thermometer Wheelchairs Crutches and walking assistance devicesSYSTEMS Current software system EPR ToxbaseREVIEW OF WORK Assignment of work will be by the duty Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner/ Clinical Managers and Operational Managers. The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised and exercise initiative when providing patient care; however, a trained nurse will be available for advice and guidance. Work review and formal appraisal of performance will be carried out by the band 6 Emergency PractitionerDECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS Practitioner Planning order of work Acknowledging changes in patients conditions and taking appropriate action as necessary. Ability to recognise change in patient condition and know when to refer to on to the nurse or Care Practitioner.MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Managing competing demands on time. Dealing with patients who are anxious and distressed and often challenging. Occasional exposure to distressing sights. Necessity to work under pressure. Occasional exposure to body fluids/faeces Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour.COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will communicate on a regular basis with the patient, their relatives, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies involved with the provision of care.External Ambulance Service, Police, Social Services, voluntary agencies, other NHS Trusts Acute trusts, outpatient clinic staff Child Protection Agencies and the Safeguarding Adult and Children Representatives Guys Poisons UnitInternal Other Emergency Practitioners, EMU/H@H/SPA, General Practitioners, Paramedics, District Nurses and Health Visitors Lead Nurse for safeguarding children and younger people Lead Nurse for safeguarding vulnerable adults Clinical Governance representatives Attached medical and nursing staff including undergrad and post grad students Clinical Manager and Operations ManagerPHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOBPhysical Skills: Skills in patient assessment Skills in plaster of Paris application Skills in uncomplicated wound toilet and closure Catheterization Intramuscular and sub cutaneous injections as prescribed by a non-medical practitioner/general practitioner.Physical Demands: Patient movement with use of mechanical aides, manoeuvre patients Push trolleys, wheelchairs Stand/walking for the majority/long periods of a shift. Application of plaster of ParisMental Demands: Concentration required when ascertaining triage priority Concentration required when inputting patient data on the MIU information system Concentration required when undertaking personal care of patientsEmotional Demands: Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives. Caring for patients following receipt of bad news Dealing with patients with severely challenging behaviour Dealing with the terminally ill and their families/relatives especially on home visitsWorking Conditions: Exposure to body fluids, (several times each shift) Exposure to verbal aggression (occasionally) Exposure to physically aggressive behaviour (rarely)KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB Basic and Life Support including AED Good IT literacy skills Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team. To be able to demonstrate good literacy skills. Previous experience in caring environment/role minor injuries or Emergency Care desirable Ability to work unsupervised. Effective written and verbal communication skills Willingness to undertake basic clinical tasks. Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment. NVQ level 3 desirable Foundation degree in Health and Social Care

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent previous experience
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.

Desirable

• First Aid Course
• Basic life support including AED

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• Experience working in a health care setting.
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Basic Nursing skills
• Basic IT literacy

Desirable

• Experience working in a Minor Injuries/Emergency Department/General practice setting.
• Proficient in the application of Plaster of Paris
• Proficient in wound toilet and closure techniques as per competency assessment
• Experience e of ordering stores and maintaining equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Positive and friendly
• Able to work independently
• Active team member
• Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment
• Approachable
• Committed to personal growth

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

• Developing excellence in patient care

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

Witney community hospital. Minor Injuries

Welch Way

Witney

OX28 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)