District Nursing Lead - Advanced District Nurse Specialist
We are pleased to offer a career development opportunity within the District Nursing Service for District Nurse Specialists aiming to progress to a senior, advanced clinical, and leadership role.
We welcome applications from those nearing the completion of their District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
Main duties of the job
You will develop and deliver the preventative care agenda, providing clinical leadership for the local development of the national ageing well anticipatory care model in Oxfordshire, working closely with senior leaders. You will foster relationships and integrated working with multi-professional teams to implement the model in local populations.
You will ensure that planned care within District Nursing teams aligns with quality standards and evidence-based pathways, aiming for optimal patient outcomes and effective caseload management.
You will lead the DN teams in managing patients with more complex and/or advanced needs.
You will work collaboratively to provide leadership and support for the locality DN teams alongside the District Nurse Lead and the District Nursing Locality Lead.
About us
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.
Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people's homes, ensuring care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that everyone receives:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:
* Opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored learning and development
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS discounts at various shops and services
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups via our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
Oxfordshire District Nursing Service is innovative and involved in national initiatives to improve community nursing services to meet future demands.
Career progression within the service is well established and continues to develop, especially around senior clinical and leadership roles.
The service operates within Planned and Preventative Care under the Community Services Directorate, delivering care to housebound and other patients in their homes, clinics, and residential care homes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of leadership within and across teams, including multidisciplinary and cross-organizational agencies
Personal Qualities
* Experience in advanced history taking or comprehensive assessment of patients with frailty
Qualifications
* Non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification or willingness to undertake
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata where applicable.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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