Total 552 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Headington, OX3 7LJ

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the document section for further information.Pleaseensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD for the Learning Disability OT role.

In this role, one of your key responsibilities will include offering psychological therapy including trauma focused interventions for children who have experienced sexual harm You will also work together with other agencies to jointly develop clear Care Plans to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities across the child/ young person context and strength and any protective factors You will work within a vibrant, enthusiastic and supportive team with regular clinical and management supervision. If you are interested in joining Horizon and would like to find out more about us as a team, or the role, please contact Carmen Chan on 01865 902634 or carmen.chan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

In this role, one of your key responsibilities will include offering psychological therapy including trauma focused interventions for children who have experienced sexual harm You will also work together with other agencies to jointly develop clear Care Plans to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities across the child/ young person context and strength and any protective factors You will work within a vibrant, enthusiastic and supportive team with regular clinical and management supervision. If you are interested in joining Horizon and would like to find out more about us as a team, or the role, please contact Carmen Chan on 01865 902634 or carmen.chan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

In this role, one of your key responsibilities will include offering psychological therapy including trauma focused interventions for children who have experienced sexual harm You will also work together with other agencies to jointly develop clear Care Plans to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities across the child/ young person context and strength and any protective factors You will work within a vibrant, enthusiastic and supportive team with regular clinical and management supervision. If you are interested in joining Horizon and would like to find out more about us as a team, or the role, please contact Carmen Chan on 01865 902634 or carmen.chan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

In this role, one of your key responsibilities will include offering psychological therapy including trauma focused interventions for children who have experienced sexual harm You will also work together with other agencies to jointly develop clear Care Plans to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities across the child/ young person context and strength and any protective factors You will work within a vibrant, enthusiastic and supportive team with regular clinical and management supervision. If you are interested in joining Horizon and would like to find out more about us as a team, or the role, please contact Carmen Chan on 01865 902634 or carmen.chan@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

Staff Nurse - Ward Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Ward | Permanent | Full time Up to £36,000 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Staff Nurse on the Elective Surgical Ward at our Oxford, The Manor Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Ward Staff Nurse, you will: Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker. Join a close-knit team headed by our matron on our consultant-led ward. Fully understand and pay close attention to each patient's needs. Work directly with some of the best clinical talent around. Gain valuable experience of new practices, equipment and facilities. Collaborate with practitioners across other departments to ensure continuity in patient care. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Senior Specialist Nurses will be able to; Use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations and discuss potential diagnoses with members of the wider MDT. Decide on and carry out treatment, which may include advice on the prescribing and de-prescribing of medicines, or referring patients to an appropriate specialist. Where appropriately qualified and registered with the NMC, prescribe for the initiation and titration of medication for symptom relief. Assess individuals, families and populations holistically using a range of different methods, using physical assessment and advanced history taking skills and other specialist health needs assessments. Ensure the provision of continuity of care. Assess and evaluate, with patients and /or carers, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed. Work autonomously within a wider health care team and as a lone practitioner. Work across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health outcomes and healthcare delivery systems. KEY RESULT AREAS: Clinical Practice: Senior Specialist Nurses will: Work at an advanced level of practice within the specialist area of practice, autonomously as well as within a multi-disciplinary team and using self-directed skills. Work clinically to optimise health and wellbeing, demonstrate autonomous decision making related to comprehensive history taking and physical assessment of patients. Work at an advanced level drawing on a diverse range of specialist knowledge in complex decision making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions, which may include advising the wider MDT on the prescribing of medication. Plan, prioritise and manage complete episodes of care, working in partnership with others, delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use, providing direct support to patients and clients. Act as key worker where this model exists. Use professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events. Draw upon an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources in their practice. Appropriately define boundaries in practice. Promote a high standard of advanced specialist nursing by initiating and coordinating the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the holistic needs of patients/families through evidence-based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines. Practice a high standard of communication including highly sensitive and complex information to develop and sustain partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies. Utilise evidence-based information through a variety of communication media. Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required.

Be professionally accountable for assessment of the patients needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of planned care, demonstrating a collaborative approach through effective communication and decision-making between the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of the changing health care needs of the patient, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care/ follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses/medical staff. Develop and strengthen interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and holistic working practices To demonstrate understanding follow trust procedures and inform senior staff of any safeguarding concerns as per hospital policy Identify and discuss nursing / patient needs with multi disciplinary team, patients, and carers, assisting colleagues in patient care where appropriate Contribute toward Triage projects, audits and quality initiatives as directed by the SENPs / Matron / Surgical Team Be accountable for some specific responsibilities that contribute toward the organisational and administrative work of the unit Ensure equipment supplies, disposables and staffing resources are used appropriately when implementing care and treatments Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures Demonstrate ability to manage time, support, monitor and report difficulties experienced by junior staff to senior staff Demonstrate an awareness of local / Trust policies and procedures and ability to educate, support and supervise staff in implementation Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of local, divisional, organizational and governmental policies and agendas identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets Person Specification Essential Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification Experience in an acute healthcare setting Experience managing staff Excellent written communication skills Desirable Diploma or degree Specialist experience, knowledge and skills in General Surgery Experienced in venepuncture & cannulation Management or leadership training Emergency Care experience

Main Responsibilities: Plan, deliver and evaluate clinically appropriate interventions using evidenced based guidance and practice. Set up processes/protocols for effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for those patients with physical, mental health and substance misuse. Safeguard vulnerable patients in line with CNWL Trust safeguarding policies. Apply local risk assessment and management Make appropriate referrals to other services for long term or complex care management. Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary clinical practice to provide focused and integrated care treatment programs/packages. Use highly skilled interventions to de-escalate aggressive patient behaviours and be aware of the appropriate processes for dealing with Work collaboratively with staff of other disciplines e.g. prison, education staff to provide integrated and coordinated Work within own sphere of competency and ensure that training needs are communicated to the team Participate in local and trust audits and trust audits. Participate in clinical governance and utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the multi-disciplinary Liaise with other professional services e.g. hospital staff, GPs and caseworkers, sharing information Work in a highly emotive environment with patients who may have a sexual offending history or mental health / substance misuse problems on a regular basis. Able to communicate sensitive and complex information whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Attend and contribute to prison meetings as required, and present the view of Healthcare Team on relevant clinical issues. Ensure any actions taken from these meetings are communicated to the appropriate individual responsible for completing the action. Ensure that pathways of care are created for the patients, including collecting collateral information and making appropriate referrals into the community when they are approaching Work closely with colleagues to ensure information about risk is recorded and communicated sensitively Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry Ensure that within all aspects of professional activity e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and the assessment, development and delivery of interventions, issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately. Research and Audits: Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual. Assist in audits as per the annual planner or when requested to do so in order to develop and improve service provision. Teaching, Training and Supervision: Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision in accordance with professional practice and CNWL guidelines. Attend appropriate business and clinical meetings, supervision and reflective practice groups Develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties Contribute to and facilitate the training and support of all staff. Manage and provide supervision and training to nursing staff. Ensure all appraisals are up to date and each member of the team has a personal development plan. Develop nursing skills and systems which allow for effective triage, minor aliment management and appropriate referral to other healthcare services. Participate in the induction and training of new staff, peers, junior staff and students Management, Recruitment and Service Development: Assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service as required. Attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed. IT responsibilities: Input and maintain appropriate electronic clinical records and statistical data, providing this to the Service Lead/business and performance team when necessary. Policy and Procedures: Duties and responsibilities of this post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies and procedures of CNWL / Health & Justice Service Directorate and with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance on Professional Practice. It is the post-holders responsibility to ensure that they keep up-to-date with these policies and other policy Works in accordance with Health & Justice Service Directorate procedures, in particular security, health Applies equal opportunity principles at all times, participate in training activities and Individual Performance and Development General: Contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the postholders professional and operational manager(s). Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with professional codes of practice and Trust policies and procedures. Perform other duties of a similar kind appropriate to the grade, which may be required from time to time by their

Facilitate discharge from the acute hospitals to the patients own home completing an assessment of ongoing needs and following the key home first principles: We should not define peoples long term needs within a hospital setting. If the patient is admitted from their own home then they should be discharged directly back to their own home wherever possible it must always be the aim and initial focus/consideration There should be no delay in getting people home or to the next step immediately, since it can be detrimental to their long term health outcomes. Assessments are more contextualised outside a hospital environment especially within the persons own home or when they have had the chance to recover. If after -care services are required, a rehabilitation or recovery approach must always be considered first. Ongoing care and trusted handover should underpin all steps. Act as a key point of contact for acute clinicians including consultants, other members of the team and community based clinicians/services. Work within and across professional and organisational boundaries, liaising with consultants, ward managers, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver individualised and expert assessment and discharge guidance to a high standard, and leading communication with all stakeholders. Champion a Home first approach for all discharges only requesting placements where there is no alternative to manage the risks. Support colleagues in delivering high quality care that delivers best value and meets the requirements of the national and local hospital discharge policy. Be an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of triage to facilitate discharge planning, assessment and case management of clients referred to the service. Facilitate transfer of relevant, up to date information, assessments and care plans to the appropriate service in a timely manner, including the inclusion of test results such as covid-19 in line with agreed requirements. Ensure that the patient's individual needs, cultural beliefs, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times. Work in collaboration with the system partners and other providers on the further development of discharge and inter-face services to be responsive to patient needs. Work at an advanced level drawing on a diverse range of knowledge in complex decision making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions Identify patients whose discharge is delayed and inform System Partners of the most urgent in priority order, to positively influence funding decisions, and by use of specialist nursing knowledge, challenging inappropriate decisions. If delays occur, identify causative factors and seek solutions to them in partnership with clinical teams. Chair daily Medically Optimised for Discharge huddle Maintain and update the Trusts Discharges Intranet Site Implement and uphold the Oxfordshire Protocol of Choice Maintain a list of those who no longer meet the criteria to reside, detailing their discharge plans Take the lead in the collection and presentation of the details of the inpatients who no longer meet the criteria to reside Take a lead in ensuring patients who meet the eligibility criteria for continuing health care are identified and assessed appropriately. Convene and chair multi-disciplinary meetings, case conferences and best interests meetings setting goals for discharge planning. Be responsible for the receipt, organisation, prioritisation, triage and decision making, assessment and onward referral of patients with ongoing rehabilitation and social care needs through effective discharge planning. Have access to, and use, the relevant computer systems to enable the decision making triage to take place within a setting away from the ward environment. Ensure patients receive enhanced discharge planning, continuity of care and the seamless transition between care providers beyond the acute hospital environment- including returning home, placement within a care home facility, or transfer to another inpatient facility for further rehabilitation or complex discharge planning. Liaise with the Single Point of Access, Community Hospitals and Liaison Hub team to ensure that available beds are used as effectively as possible and occupancy is maintained at 100% wherever possible Be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work undertaken, including the assessment and signposting of the patients to ensure a high standard of clinical expertise is delivered, maintaining up to date and accurate records as an autonomous practitioner. Shared responsibility for the continuing professional development and overall performance of other team members, students and assistants. Participate in providing a 7 day service, covering extended weekdays and weekends on a rota basis. Play a key role in the provision of a high quality service. Supported by clinically specialised staff, the post-holder will build on previous experience to enable further development of clinical and managerial competencies. Work within and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards of practice and the Trust relevant policies and guidelines and also National guidelines. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to the manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. Provide education and support to ward staff in clinical settings on current legislation, discharge planning, and NICE guidance. Lead and advise in the training and education of all staff in all aspects of Discharge Planning and further relevant developments either in a group setting or on an individual basis Design, develop and deliver appropriate training packages. Effectively manage human, financial, material and information resources Actively manage the Team budget and apply detailed level of understanding of the budgetary constraints Person specification- Lead Discharge Liaison Nurse Requirements Essential Desirable Qualifications & Training Nursing Degree Specialist training or experience in discharge management Registered Nurse with specialist training or experience of discharge management in an acute hospital setting Evidence of post qualifying education Experience Experience of working in Nurse led discharge Previous experience with discharge planning Previous involvement in preparing reports for discharge delays Experience of working in Nurse led discharge Experience of resolving complex discharges across more than one area where trust wide issues arise Experience with End of Life care management Experience of operational management Knowledge & Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse in a positive manner with all levels of professional colleagues, carers and patients Negotiation and facilitation skills Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups Excellent Knowledge of Health and Social Care services, current issues and trends relating to discharge. Registered Nurse with specialist training or experience of discharge management in an acute hospital setting Aware of current developments in discharge agenda Previous involvement in preparing reports relating to discharge delays. Previous experience with discharge planning Excellent Knowledge of Health and Social Care services, current issues and trends relating to discharge. Knowledge of NHS Continuing Care eligibility criteria Excellent understanding of the importance of discharge planning, the discharge process and potential obstacles. Assesses and analyses specialist information relating to the management of patient discharge Computer literate with good computing skills and ability to use programmes such as Word and Excel competently. Good presentation skills Resourceful, ability to work on own initiative and apply sound judgement. Ability to work efficiently on a multidisciplinary basis both internally and externally to the organisation. Ability to demonstrate a patient orientated approach to work. Display sound analytical and critical thinking ability in complex and rapidly changing situations and develop a range of options Have a working knowledge of Continuing Health Care legislation. Problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Evidence of leadership skills Personal Attributes Ability to remain calm under pressure, and in stressful situations Strategic influencing Intellectual flexibility Drives for results Can hold to account Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services. Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying.

Project Management Work with the Band 8a lead epilepsy nurse and wider colleagues to identify where there are gaps in existing service and plan accordingly to ensure the new nursing team is allocated in the best possible way, taking into account limited resource, specific needs such as transition, learning disability and autism, medical complexity and the impact of deprivation on access to appropriate care. Provide support to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care to children and young people with epilepsy within BOB ICB. To work autonomously to instruct and coordinate delivery of patient care and KPIs, within the aims of the role and wider pilot. Act as a recognised expert in the field of epilepsy nursing and provide professional leadership in all areas of practice in supporting colleagues to promote excellence in care. To work collaboratively and compassionately across all disciplines across the acute and community settings including community services. To exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, making critical judgements and decisions to meet the expectations and demands of this role in conjunction with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Contribute to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas where agreed. Provide coordination of and participate in relevant internal and external working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio of projects/function Work with members of the Team to investigate the causes of any variance from target/plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions. Management of a risk and issues tracking mechanism and its proactive resolution and escalation processes. 3.2 Financial and Physical Resources This post does not have direct budgetary responsibilities, The post holder will support local, regional and national targets at all times with clinical care being their prime responsibility. Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitoring their implementation from a value for money perspective. 3.3 Staff Management This post does not have any direct line management responsibilities. Take a lead in the coordination of training, development and recruitment activity across the Team, including support and administrative staff and allied health professionals. Contribute to training for nurses, doctors and other health professionals and support workers in the care of children and young people with epilepsy at a local level. 3.4 Information Management Devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes. Ensure timely and accurate information analysis and reporting to management on agreed areas of work, including submissions of KPI progress versus target to the BOB ICB Long Term Conditions Integrated Epilepsy Delivery Network and the Band 8a Lead Epilepsy Specialist Nurse. 3.5 Research and Development Contribute to the development of and provide regular reporting of the key performance indicators identified, for the successful assessment of individual and workstream success Delegate aspects of Research and Development activities, collating information, analysing and reporting findings. 4. Operational Responsibilities 4.1 Planning and Organisation In joint collaboration with Band 8a lead epilepsy nurse and the BOB ICB CYP LTC Delivery Network Manager and the CYP LTCs Clinical Lead, oversee the strategic development of the paediatric epilepsy service within the nominated acute provider, whilst providing consistency across the BOB ICB footprint. Coordinate, plan, deliver and manage the healthcare needs of the patients being reviewed by the team. Plan, implement and evaluate new and existing policies in childrens epilepsy and service delivery in line with local and national guidance. Support effective patient flow throughout the development of affective pathways, supporting Trust management teams with on-going clinical care provision. Contribute to the strategic planning of Team projects, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary. Contribute to short, medium and long term business plans, achieving quality outcomes. 4.2 Policy and Service Development To undertake and coordinate evidence-based audit (i.e. Epilepsy12) and research projects to ensure best practice and aid service development. Disseminate the findings at a local and regional level. Lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or service protocols. To evolve the role, proposing and negotiating extensions of practice beyond traditional scope and boundaries to meet the needs of service users in line with NHSE, and across BOB ICBs strategic approach and business plans. Contribute to the review and development of existing information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to, service or initiative management. Develop policies and procedures in own work function with an impact on the wider organisation, as required.

Job Summary:



Operating within the framework of the Hospital Discharge and Community Support Guidance (March 2022), the post holder will work in partnership with colleagues in the acute sector, social services, continuing care, community services and Voluntary Community Sector to ensure that patients identified are assessed and transferred safely to appropriate community based services in a timely and seamless manner.



Responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations as a case manager and to act as a key point of contact and subject matter expert to be agreed with the post holder to support with complex discharge queries.





Facilitate discharge from the acute hospitals to the patient’s own home completing an assessment of ongoing needs and following the key home first principles:



• We should not define people’s long term needs within a hospital setting.

• If the patient is admitted from their own home then they should be discharged directly back to their own home wherever possible– it must always be the aim and initial focus/consideration

• There should be no delay in getting people home or to the next step immediately, since it can be detrimental to their long term health outcomes.

• Assessments are more contextualised outside a hospital environment especially within the person’s own home or when they have had the chance to recover.

• If after -care services are required, a rehabilitation or recovery approach must always be considered first.

• Ongoing care and trusted handover should underpin all steps.



Act as a key point of contact for acute clinicians including consultants, other members of the team and community based clinicians/services.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Facilitate discharge from the acute hospitals to the patient’s own home completing an assessment of ongoing needs and following the key home first principles:



• We should not define people’s long term needs within a hospital setting.

• If the patient is admitted from their own home then they should be discharged directly back to their own home wherever possible– it must always be the aim and initial focus/consideration

• There should be no delay in getting people home or to the next step immediately, since it can be detrimental to their long term health outcomes.

• Assessments are more contextualised outside a hospital environment especially within the person’s own home or when they have had the chance to recover.

• If after -care services are required, a rehabilitation or recovery approach must always be considered first.

• Ongoing care and trusted handover should underpin all steps.



Act as a key point of contact for acute clinicians including consultants, other members of the team and community based clinicians/services.



Work within and across professional and organisational boundaries, liaising with consultants, ward managers, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver individualised and expert assessment and discharge guidance to a high standard, and leading communication with all stakeholders.



Champion a Home first approach for all discharges only requesting placements where there is no alternative to manage the risks.



Support colleagues in delivering high quality care that delivers best value and meets the requirements of the national and local hospital discharge policy.



Be an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of triage to facilitate discharge planning, assessment and case management of clients referred to the service.



Facilitate transfer of relevant, up to date information, assessments and care plans to the appropriate service in a timely manner, including the inclusion of test results such as covid-19 in line with agreed requirements.



Ensure that the patient's individual needs, cultural beliefs, dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.



Work in collaboration with the system partners and other providers on the further development of discharge and inter-face services to be responsive to patient needs.



Work at an advanced level drawing on a diverse range of knowledge in complex decision making to determine evidence-based therapeutic interventions



Identify patients whose discharge is delayed and inform System Partners of the most urgent in priority order, to positively influence funding decisions, and by use of specialist nursing knowledge, challenging inappropriate decisions.



If delays occur, identify causative factors and seek solutions to them in partnership with clinical teams.



Chair daily Medically Optimised for Discharge huddle



Maintain and update the Trust’s Discharges Intranet Site



Implement and uphold the Oxfordshire Protocol of Choice



Maintain a list of those who no longer meet the criteria to reside, detailing their discharge plans



Take the lead in the collection and presentation of the details of the inpatients who no longer meet the criteria to reside



Take a lead in ensuring patients who meet the eligibility criteria for continuing health care are identified and assessed appropriately.



Convene and ‘chair’ multi-disciplinary meetings, case conferences and best interests meetings setting goals for discharge planning.



Be responsible for the receipt, organisation, prioritisation, triage and decision making, assessment and onward referral of patients with ongoing rehabilitation and social care needs through effective discharge planning.



Have access to, and use, the relevant computer systems to enable the decision making triage to take place within a setting away from the ward environment.



Ensure patients receive enhanced discharge planning, continuity of care and the seamless transition between care providers beyond the acute hospital environment- including returning home, placement within a care home facility, or transfer to another inpatient facility for further rehabilitation or complex discharge planning.



Liaise with the Single Point of Access, Community Hospitals and Liaison Hub team to ensure that available beds are used as effectively as possible and occupancy is maintained at 100% wherever possible



Be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work undertaken, including the assessment and signposting of the patients to ensure a high standard of clinical expertise is delivered, maintaining up to date and accurate records as an autonomous practitioner.



Shared responsibility for the continuing professional development and overall performance of other team members, students and assistants.



Participate in providing a 7 day service, covering extended weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.



Play a key role in the provision of a high quality service. Supported by clinically specialised staff, the post-holder will build on previous experience to enable further development of clinical and managerial competencies.



Work within and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards of practice and the Trust relevant policies and guidelines and also National guidelines.



Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and the teams’ clinical practice. Make recommendations to the manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.



Provide education and support to ward staff in clinical settings on current legislation, discharge planning, and NICE guidance.



Lead and advise in the training and education of all staff in all aspects of Discharge Planning and further relevant developments either in a group setting or on an individual basis



Design, develop and deliver appropriate training packages.



Effectively manage human, financial, material and information resources



Actively manage the Team budget and apply detailed level of understanding of the budgetary constraints

Person specification- Lead Discharge Liaison Nurse









Requirements





Essential





Desirable



Qualifications & Training

· Nursing Degree

· Specialist training or experience in discharge management

· Registered Nurse with specialist training or experience of discharge management in an acute hospital setting



Evidence of post qualifying education

Experience





· Experience of working in Nurse led discharge

· Previous experience with discharge planning

· Previous involvement in preparing reports for discharge delays

· Experience of working in Nurse led discharge

· Experience of resolving complex discharges across more than one area where trust wide issues arise

· Experience with End of Life care management



Experience of operational management

Knowledge & Skills





· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse in a positive manner with all levels of professional colleagues, carers and patients

· Negotiation and facilitation skills

· Demonstrate excellent personal communication.

· Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups

· Excellent Knowledge of Health and Social Care services, current issues and trends relating to discharge.

· Registered Nurse with specialist training or experience of discharge management in an acute hospital setting

· Aware of current developments in discharge agenda

· Previous involvement in preparing reports relating to discharge delays.

· Previous experience with discharge planning

· Excellent Knowledge of Health and Social Care services, current issues and trends relating to discharge.

· Knowledge of NHS Continuing Care eligibility criteria

· Excellent understanding of the importance of discharge planning, the discharge process and potential obstacles.

· Assesses and analyses specialist information relating to the management of patient discharge

· Computer literate with good computing skills and ability to use programmes such as Word and Excel competently.

· Good presentation skills

· Resourceful, ability to work on own initiative and apply sound judgement.

· Ability to work efficiently on a multidisciplinary basis both internally and externally to the organisation.

· Ability to demonstrate a patient orientated approach to work.

· Display sound analytical and critical thinking ability in complex and rapidly changing situations and develop a range of options

· Have a working knowledge of Continuing Health Care legislation.

· Problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands









Evidence of leadership skills

Personal Attributes

· Ability to remain calm under pressure, and in stressful situations

· Strategic influencing

· Intellectual flexibility

· Drives for results

· Can hold to account

· Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development

· Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services.

· Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change












This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Scope of the role
• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
• Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
• Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or
relevant agencies as agreed.

Fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join this exciting role within Neurosciences. The main purpose of the role is,
• To co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the Neurosurgery in patient wards.
• To manage the resources to deliver a safe and effective service, managing a team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
• To establish and maintain key working relationships within and external to the departments, including the administrative, nursing and medical colleagues
• To participate in departmental management and governance arrangements, and to represent the department at relevant Trust wide meetings
• To contribute to the development of the departments in line with Trust’s Strategic Objectives

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

What we can offer you:
We are a dynamic unit aiming to provide a service tailored to the individuals needs’ as well as ensuring our staff are supported through regular clinical supervision, educational programs and on-going professional development. The ward actively supports nurse-led activities, offering opportunities for professional and personal development.

Our focus is always to provide the best possible patient care and our values reflect those of the Trust: Compassion, Delivery, Excellence, Learning, Respect and Improvement.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative nurse keen to develop managerial skills with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward sister, as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students.


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What we can offer you:We are a dynamic unit aiming to provide a service tailored to the individuals needs as well as ensuring our staff are supported through regular clinical supervision, educational programs and on-going professional development. The ward actively supports nurse-led activities, offering opportunities for professional and personal development. Our focus is always to provide the best possible patient care and our values reflect those of the Trust: Compassion, Delivery, Excellence, Learning, Respect and Improvement. What we are looking for : We are looking for a dynamic and innovative nurse keen to develop managerial skills with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward sister, as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students.