Job summary
- Main area
- Community Hospitals
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational post from days to nights.)
- Job ref
- 267-CH6399441-B
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Abingdon Community Hospital - Abbey Ward
- Town
- Abingdon
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum | pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Registered Nurse - Abingdon Community Hospital - Abbey Ward
Band 5
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you!
Job overview
Are you looking to work in a rewarding nursing environment?
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our forwarding thinking nurse lead team at Abingdon Community Hospital, Abbey Ward.
We focus on rehabilitation and complex discharge management, caring for our patients who have a wide variety of conditions and have come to us from medical, trauma, renal and surgical wards. Every day you will see a variety of specialisms that will allow you to utilise and grow your nursing skills.
There is a strong therapeutic presence within our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team which you will be an integral part of, and you will actively contribute to providing the highest standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you will be provided with excellent career development and training as we believe in supporting our staff to help them succeed and thrive in their roles.
Our wards are a great place to work, many have lovely outdoor garden spaces for our patients and staff to enjoy.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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
- 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 may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be...
- A qualified RGN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
- A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC RN Level One / due to qualify following completion of University degree
- Evidence of ongoing development and education
Desirable criteria
- Teaching course and experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Rehabilitation skills
- Working with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals
- Ability to demonstrate potential for management and leadership
Desirable criteria
- Has community experience
- Familiar with clinical supervision
Skills
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katrina King
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 904668
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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