Band 6 Team Leader (Registered Nurse/Paramedic) Rapid Access Care Unit
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Henley-On-Thames |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75714451 |
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Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.
The Rapid Access Care Unit (RACU) is a Community Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit for medically unwell patients. We are based at Townlands Hospital in Henley-On-Thames. RACU offers a full Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) assessment and treatment for patients, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and to care for patients as close to home as possible. We are part of the Integrated Community Care (ICC Pathway) and work closely with many community services for the benefit of our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Team Leader to help lead our wonderful service.
Main duties of the jobSuccessful applicants will undertake a variety of roles including being in charge of the unit, working directly with patients in the SDEC and conducting home visits and assessments, delivering a high standard of care to all patients. They will need to be flexible and adaptable in order manage the complexities and unpredictability of the SDEC.
The Team Leader will provide strong leadership and direction for the team, monitoring and maintaining standards and professional practice. Act as a professional role model and provide support for other staff and students. To be a visible clinical leader, promoting team work and high standards of care within the experienced MDT in order to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
Working for our organisationOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”
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 accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
As a band 6 Team Leader you will:
· Coordinate and be in charge of the daily activity of the unit. Take and manage referrals, delegate work load to staff, ensure care is completed and documented.
· Supervise junior staff and students. Be responsible for staff supervision, PDR reviews, managing sickness etc
· Directly care for patients. Conduct a thorough patient assessment and discuss with medical team regarding care planning and treatment. Give patient treatment and appropriately monitor and evaluate treatment progress. Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients.
· Partake in audits and service improvement to improve clinical practice and ensure standards are met.
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 criteria- Has required qualification and registration
- Masters level education
- Relevant experience in SDEC setting at Band 5
- Relevant experience in SDEC setting at Band 6
- Evidence of Continuing professional development
- Advanced Assessment Skills Qualification
SDEC B6 Team Leader (PDF, 360.4KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Harriet Beard
Title: Clinical Lead, RACU
Email: harriet.beard@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01865 903071