Job overview

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

We have an opportunity to join our team at the Rapid Access Care Unit (RACU) based at Townlands Hospital, Henley-On-Thames.

RACU is a  Community Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit which provides sub-acute care for medically unwell 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 and occupational therapy.  

This post would suit a registered nurse or paramedic 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.

RACU is part of the Intensive Community Care (ICC) Pathway and works closely with our other SDECs in Witney and Abingdon, Hospital at Home and Urgent Community Response to provide care for patients that is closer to home, with aim to prevent any unnecessary hospital admissions.

The Unit opening times are currently 8am-6pm Monday-Friday.

Main duties of the job

This role encompasses a mixture of general and specialist skills to provide care integrated with primary and secondary care.  Skills include advanced patient assessment, coordinating complex discharges, communicating with, and teaching patients and families, phlebotomy and cannulation, administration of IV drugs 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. 

Working for our organisation

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 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:

•    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 apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team