About this role
Job summary
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 Didcot Community Hospital.
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.
Please note: The interview process includes a ward visit so we are only able to offer onsite interviews for this role.
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 ward is great place to work with a lovely outdoor garden space for our patients and staff to enjoy. We have a full time role available and work internal shift rotation.
About us
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 you're 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:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
A qualified RN 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
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC RN Level One / due to qualify following completion of University degree Evidence of ongoing development and education
Desirable
Teaching course and experience
Experience Essential
Rehabilitation skills Working with multidisciplinary teams and other professionals Ability to demonstrate potential for management and leadership Working with older people
Desirable
Has community experience Previous Experience with Palliative care
Skills Essential
Flexible approach to working Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Didcot Community Hospital
Wantage Road
Wallingford
OX11 0AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)