Job Description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next challenge?



We have an opportunity to join our Team at the Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (EMU) in Abingdon , 37.5 hours a week.



The Emergency Multi-disciplinary Assessment Unit based at Witney Community Hospital provides sub-acute care for patients over the age of 18 years. Each patient receives an individualised MDT assessment, diagnostics and treatment, with a commitment to patient-centred care. The Team comprises of doctors, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and social care.



This post would suit a registered nurse from either an acute background or community setting. We need a wide range of skills for our patient group, and support and development is available to achieve this.



EMU works closely with Witney EMU, RACU, Hospital at Home and UCR to provide care for patients that is closer to home, with aim to prevent any unnecessary hospital admissions.



The Unit opening times are currently 8-8pm Monday-Friday, and weekends 10-4pm.



We welcome informal visits or telephone discussions. Please call 01865 904686 and ask for Bryony Clarke (Clinical Lead).



The nursing role encompasses a mixture of general and specialist skills to provide care integrated with primary and secondary care. Nursing skills include advanced patient assessment, coordinating complex discharges, communicating with, and teaching patients and families, phlebotomy and cannulation, administration of IV drugs and blood and care of the acutely ill patient.



We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is reliable, punctual and works well in a team. Creative thinking is a benefit in this changing environment. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst working collaboratively to remaining focused on providing a person-centred approach to care and treatment.



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



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.