Oxford Health NHS Trust

Deputy Ward Manager - Littlemore, Oxford

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Job summary

Are you highly motivated? Enthusiastic? Thoughtful?

We're looking for a nurse with excellent communication skills, and a flexible and positive attitude to lead and inspire others on Phoenix Ward.

Phoenix ward is a 18-bedded male acute ward for males of working age (18-65 years-of-age) with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. Phoenix Ward also has a Health Based Place of Safety of which Phoenix Ward nursing staff support in the care and treatment that is provided to patients brought in under a Section 136 and 135 MHA.

You should have a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care to patients and their loved ones. Experience in an acute setting would be an advantage, but is not essential as we will provide you with all the training required.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to be dynamic and committed to patient care, by positively advocating for patients, actively contributing to and supporting the recovery process as well as maintaining the high standards of patient care whilst working within a safe, secure and supportive environment. You will be expected to lead and co-ordinate shifts as Nurse in Charge, along with safely dispensing and administering medication to patients, in line with the 6 Rs and safe medication management.

You will assist our dedicated members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in implementing and evaluating individual collaborative care plans by working alongside the patient to support their recovery journey. Your duties will also include actively supporting individual clients in engaging with their local community and reducing social isolation.

Whilst practicing as a Deputy Ward Manager, you will be responsible for providing clinical and managerial supervision to a team of colleagues and will be actively encouraged to promote the further progression, training and study in others to develop professionally, as well as monitoring performance within your team including sickness absence. You will also be required to cover the ward manager on occasions which will support in the further development of your leadership skills.

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

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA6416678

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our team works hard to ensure high quality, patient centred-care is at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a motivated, supportive and cohesive multi-disciplinary Mental Health Team where your contribution is highly important. The team actively promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to the care coordination of our patients.

If you think you have the right skills and values to perform this role, please apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you think you have the right skills and values to perform this role, please apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively in acute situations in order to maintain the safety of staff and patients.

Desirable

Have experience in a leadership and management role
Has previous experience in working as a qualified nurse in a mental health care setting
Has experience of facilitating teaching/learning sessions with junior staff
Experience of supporting student nurses as a practice supervisor and/or assessor

Knowledge

Essential

Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983
Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
Knowledge of neurodiversity and the impacts experienced by neurodiverse patients when admitted to mental health hospitals
Understands and works effectively within the principles of and structures for clinical governance

Personal Qualities

Essential

Effective leadership and motivational skills
Excellent communication and presentational skills
Able to take direction, instruction and appropriately delegate tasks to colleagues.
Able to organise and prioritise own time effectively.
Works effectively as part of MDT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disability Nurse
Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively in acute situations in order to maintain the safety of staff and patients.

Desirable

Have experience in a leadership and management role
Has previous experience in working as a qualified nurse in a mental health care setting
Has experience of facilitating teaching/learning sessions with junior staff
Experience of supporting student nurses as a practice supervisor and/or assessor

Knowledge

Essential

Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983
Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
Knowledge of neurodiversity and the impacts experienced by neurodiverse patients when admitted to mental health hospitals
Understands and works effectively within the principles of and structures for clinical governance

Personal Qualities

Essential

Effective leadership and motivational skills
Excellent communication and presentational skills
Able to take direction, instruction and appropriately delegate tasks to colleagues.
Able to organise and prioritise own time effectively.
Works effectively as part of MDT

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

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

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Littlemore

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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