Oxford Health NHS Trust
Deputy Clinical Lead

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary
Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.

We are offering a 12 month fixed-term secondment opportunity for a Band 6 general nurse or paramedic to join the established Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (EMU) at Abingdon Community Hospital.

EMU is an ambulatory service delivering high-quality assessment and treatment to people in Oxfordshire, supporting care closer to home and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. The service works using a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to triage, assessment, treatment and discharge planning.

You will support the Clinical Lead in all aspects of EMU management, providing clinical expertise and leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership, communication and decision-making skills, while caring for patients with complex health needs.

We welcome applications from registered nurses or paramedics with experience in acute medical or community settings who are motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality urgent care in the community.

It is strongly advised interested candidates arrange an informal visit/chat before submitting an application form.

All interview will be face to face.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Provide and follow a patient centred treatment plan agreed with the patient and CUC GP.
• Escalate any concerns in a timely and appropriate way.
• Provide team direction and caseload management as the daily co-ordinator.
• Provide high quality evidence-based assessment and treatment in line with patient wishes and the responsible CUC GP.
• Provide support and development to junior team members and students.
• Provide support to B6 peers and the Clinical Lead when appropriate.
• Provide quality triage and advice to patients, peers, other community teams and health professionals when required.
• Deputise for the Clinical Lead when required.
• Take leadership on clinical governance tasks for the unit.
• Perform clinical assessments of patients attending SDEC and act appropriately on findings.
• Promote a cohesive multidisciplinary team within SDEC, ICC Pathway and integrated services, including supporting other Oxford Health teams.
• With the Clinical Lead, contribute to monitoring and auditing care standards within SDEC and implementing action plans.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to SDEC, including recruitment, performance and attendance management.
• Improve patient and carer experience through initiatives that promote independence and reflect the National Service Framework for Older People.

About us
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

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-INCH8393176
Job locations: Abingdon EMU, Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham road, Abingdon, OX14 1AG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification
Contractual
Essential

• Able to meet contractual requirements of post by able to move to all SDEC sites, Henley, Witney, Abingdon as required

Desirable

• Has full driving licence and access to own transport, evidenced in application form

Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registered general nurse or HCPC registered paramedic
• Mentorship or teaching training e.g. course or study days, giving specific examples of supporting students in their learning, within supporting information.

Desirable

• Post registration course in Frailty or advanced assessment
• Leadership course or study days evident

Experience
Essential

• Can give specific examples in their supporting information of working collaboratively in a multiprofessional team
• How has the candidate gained experience of coordinating a team, giving full examples of co-ordinating within supporting information
• Evidence previous experience in acute or community within in supporting information and previous work experience

Desirable

• Gives examples experience of managing team members, and outcomes.
• SDEC or H@H experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address: Abingdon EMU, Abingdon Community Hospital, Marcham road, Abingdon, OX14 1AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead, Andy Armsby, andy.armsby@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 07768558255

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