Job overview

This is a 12 month fixed term contract ending November 2026 and can be offered as a secondment opportunity.

We are seeking a Nursing Associate to join this forward-thinking team. In this role, you will help deliver a high-quality, patient-centred service, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe care and timely discharge. You will contribute to the development of protocols and best practice guidance, maintain strong links with partner services, and support unregistered nursing staff in their development. This is a unique opportunity for a part time role and to be part of a progressive model of care that puts young people and their families at the centre of treatment.

Hospital at Home is an innovative service developed in partnership with the Thames Valley Provider Collaborative, offering remote support to young people with eating disorders who would otherwise meet the threshold for inpatient care. The team provides intensive, virtual care in the home, aiming to prevent admission where possible or support earlier discharge following a short inpatient stay. By making full use of digital technology, the service helps reduce admission rates, waiting times and length of stay, while improving continuity of care.

If you are motivated, adaptable, and keen to make a difference in how care is delivered, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Support healthcare support workers in their daily duties and promote effective interdisciplinary team working.
• Deliver, evaluate, and contribute to individualised care plans and risk management under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide information, training, and support to patients, carers, and colleagues to promote safe, effective care and timely discharge from the service.
• Advocate for patients where appropriate, and contribute to clinical decision-making, including advising on changes to treatment or management.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring key information is shared and collaborative care is maintained across the team.

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