This 12-month fixed-term or secondment post covers maternity leave in the Single Point of Access team, the central entry point for Oxford Health's community physical health services. The work centres on triaging referrals from patients, GPs and other professionals, managing clinical risk and steering each person to the right pathway. It stands out for its 8am to 8pm, 365-day service and the shift coordination and line management added to clinical work. Applicants need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
What the job involves
- Triage referrals from patients, GPs and other healthcare professionals using clinical assessment
- Manage clinical risk and direct patients to the most appropriate service, including Urgent Community Response, district nursing, community therapy, falls, palliative care, community hospitals, crisis and social care
- Coordinate service delivery and shift coordination
- Line manage and support staff
- Contribute to staff development
- Contribute to continuous service improvement
- Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues
What’s required
Qualifications
- Registered health professional qualification
- Degree level education or equivalent
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of line managing
Skills & knowledge
- Enhanced assessment skills
- Reflective practice
- Well-developed negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate with people who may have a barrier to understanding
Checks & eligibility
- Full valid driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work
Nice to have
- Post-registration course in an area relevant to the post
- Recent or current community knowledge and experience
- Experience of clinical supervision
What’s offered
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- NHS discount across a wide range of retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
- Career progression opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
