Nurse Associate

We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual who is passionate about working with young people with eating disorder and their families to join our team. Hospital at Home is an exciting innovative service developed in collaboration with the Thames Valley Provider Collaborative. The Hospital at Home team remotely supports young people with eating disorders who meet the threshold for inpatient care. In some cases, admission will be prevented and in others, young people will be stepped down to this model following a short inpatient admission. Hospital at Home maximises the use of new technology to virtually provide care in the patients home, reduce admission, length of stay, waiting times and provide earlier discharge from inpatient care. The purpose of the Nurse Associate will be: To ensure that a responsive high quality, safe and patient focused service is delivered. To work effectively and in partnership with key members of the Multidisciplinary Team to promote and facilitate effective patient care and discharge. To develop and sustain close and effective working relationships with partner services. To support healthcare support worker colleagues in their professional development and in the promotion of best practice., To support the healthcare support workers in their day-to-day work and promote the concept of interdisciplinary team working. Contribute to expert assessment of patients need and risk under supervision of Registered Nurse. To promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients. To be accountable for an identified caseload. To assess, plan and evaluate individual treatment and risk management programmes of care in partnership with patients, carers and other health and social care professionals in a response to planned and urgent need. To ensure understanding of conditions and treatment and to have relevant knowledge of physical health and signs of deterioration. To complete accurate documentation of all relevant interactions in line with professional body/ guidance Attend the multidisciplinary team meeting.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups