Deputy Clinical Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Abingdon |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75718352 |
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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.
An opportunity to join for a Band 6 nurse to join the established Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (EMU) at Abingdon Community Hospital, has arisen. EMU is an ambulatory unit, working to deliver quality assessment and effective healthcare to the people of Oxfordshire within their own community, whilst being part of a great service which is fully aligned with current NHS strategic policy aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and treatment in the community. The service has a holistic multidisciplinary approach to triaging, assessment, treatment and discharge planning. We encourage collaborative relationships both within the team and with other locality teams such as Hospital at Home, district nurses, Urgent Community Response team (UCR) GPs and Single Point of Access (SPA).
You will support the Ward Manager in all aspects of ward management, providing clinical advice, expertise and strong leadership skills with excellent communication. You will be part of a fantastic multi-disciplinary team supporting the service to provide a holistic approach to triage, assessment, treatment and discharge planning, of patients who have a complexity of health needs.
If you are a Nurse who has experience from an acute or community setting and are looking for a new, exciting challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job- Provide and follow a patient centred treatment plan that has been agreed with the patient and the Consultant
- Escalate any concerns in a timely and appropriate way
- Provide team direction and caseload management as the daily co-ordinator
- Provide high quality evidence based assessment and treatment, in line with the patients wishes and in conjunction with the responsible Consultant
- Provide support and development to junior team members and students
- Provide support to B6 peers and Clinical Lead when appropriate
- Provide quality triage and advice to patients, peers, other Community Teams and Health Professionals when required
- Deputise for the Clinical lead when on leave
- Take leadership on clinical governance tasks for the unit.
Oxford 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
- To perform a clinical assessment of patients attending the SDEC and act appropriately on their findings.
- To promote a cohesive multi-disciplinary team both within the SDEC , ICC Pathway and integrated services, including supporting other teams within Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
- In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, contribute to the monitoring and auditing of the standards of care in the SDEC and developing and implementing arising action plans.
- To assist in the development and implementation of policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the SDEC, including recruitment, probation, performance management and sickness absence management.
- To improve the quality of care received and the experience of patients and their carers through implementation of initiatives which reflect the promotion of independence and the National Service Framework for Older People.
In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, develop educational opportunities to promote the effectiveness of patient care and discharge planning
We understand your career development is important, and the Trust offers exceptional training and development opportunities for management and leadership skills. EMU is a supportive friendly environment where new ideas are welcome and valued.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria- Current UK registration
- Evidence of ongoing development and education
- Ability to work unsupervised and challenge appropriately
- Experience of Multidisciplinary working
- Participation in clinical supervision
- Clinical Governance experience
- Experience in sickness and performance management
- Clinical experience within acute or community for at least 2 years
- Ability to work well under pressure
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Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Bryony Clarke
Title: Clinical Lead
Email: Bryony.Clarke@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07386685049