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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Charge Nurse - Adolescent Mental Health - Meadow Unit (Oxford)

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Job summary

Want to make a difference to the lives of young people at a vulnerable stage of their illness? Then come join our new adolescent PICU team: a purpose built psychiatric intensive care unit for young people.

Meadow Unit, the brand new CAMHS PICU (our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children and Adolescents) at the Warneford Hospital Site is opening in 2023 and we are looking to recruit a Charge Nurse.

This role will receive a payment equivalent to 10% of your annual basic salary, (pro-rata) which will be paid in 6 payments.

We can offer favourable relocation packages to suitable candidates wishing to relocate to Oxfordshire for this role.

Please note that this role attracts an additional allowance of£1475per annum/pro-rata on top of the salary offered.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative Band 6 Charge Nurse to join the team. You will need to have an interest in Positive Behaviour Support as this will be the model implemented on the ward. Training on Positive Behaviour Support will be provided for all staff.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who is energetic and enthusiastic about working collaboratively with young people and their families, offering containment and support to the wider nursing team. This individual should be committed to utilising acute nursing skills at the highest level to ensure the least restrictive care possible is being delivered.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside the ward manager and be involved in the recruitment and development of the nursing team who will be working on the PICU and the wider development of the CAMHS PICU service.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

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

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum / pro-rata + £1475 CMH allowance per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OCPICUB6N

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The unit is committed to teaching/training and providing evidence-based care. Being involved in research for adolescent inpatient care will be a vital part of the role.

The team offers a comprehensive induction package and training programme for all new staff including a bespoke week of adolescent mental health teaching, PBS training and a 3 day DBT skills based training.

Please review the job description for further information about this role.

If you'd like more information about the role, the team or the unit, please get in contact with Tom Lankester, Clinical Nurse Lead on tom.lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or 01865 902711.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The unit is committed to teaching/training and providing evidence-based care. Being involved in research for adolescent inpatient care will be a vital part of the role.

The team offers a comprehensive induction package and training programme for all new staff including a bespoke week of adolescent mental health teaching, PBS training and a 3 day DBT skills based training.

Please review the job description for further information about this role.

If you'd like more information about the role, the team or the unit, please get in contact with Tom Lankester, Clinical Nurse Lead on tom.lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or 01865 902711.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration in Nursing all field or Associated Social care qualification.
  • Intermediate PBS training (National Qualifications Level 5 or above) OR willingness to undertake.

Desirable

  • MSc relevant to working with people with learning disabilities.
  • Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year experience of working in services for people with learning disabilities using PBS

Desirable

  • Experience of a leadership role within PBS.

Management

Essential

  • Able to organise/prioritise time effectively.
  • Experience of using data collection methods to inform analysis of behaviour.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing other staff.
  • Experience of change management/ service improvement projects.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration in Nursing all field or Associated Social care qualification.
  • Intermediate PBS training (National Qualifications Level 5 or above) OR willingness to undertake.

Desirable

  • MSc relevant to working with people with learning disabilities.
  • Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year experience of working in services for people with learning disabilities using PBS

Desirable

  • Experience of a leadership role within PBS.

Management

Essential

  • Able to organise/prioritise time effectively.
  • Experience of using data collection methods to inform analysis of behaviour.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing other staff.
  • Experience of change management/ service improvement projects.

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).

Additional information

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

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Nurse Lead

Tom Lankester

tom.lankester@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865902711

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum / pro-rata + £1475 CMH allowance per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OCPICUB6N

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Warneford Lane, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX


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