Oxford Health NHS Trust

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Kingfisher Ward (Littlemore)

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Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to fully utilise your skills and experience as an RMN, in a role where you will be encouraged and supported to develop further?

Would you like the opportunity to work closely with your patients, helping them identify and reach their goals, whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community?

If so, this role could be right for you.

Working closely with nursing, medical, psychology and occupational therapy team members, you will be key to the rehabilitation of your patients.

Thames House is a 26 bedded low secure unit for women with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past. The unit is split into a 10 bedded high dependency unit and a 16 bed lower dependency unit.

This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.

Main duties of the job

In addition to delivering nursing care, you will be actively encouraged to organise patient activities, attend therapy sessions with your patients and escort them on therapeutic leave, supporting them to reintegrate into the community and aid their recovery journey.

Working closely and in a supportive way with your colleagues as a team, you will ensure the needs and care of the patients in your unit is at the forefront of everything you do.

Thames House is an innovative and dedicated team, from who you will be able to learn psychological models like the Attachment Theory, which you will be able to utilise whilst working with some of your inspiring patients.

If you think this sounds like a role that would give you the opportunities you are looking for and you have the right skills and values, then we would very much like to hear from you.

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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Additional RSU Lead of £1,446 Per annum | Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6801262

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.

It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.

It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable

  • Have experience in a leadership and management role

Knowledge

Essential

  • Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy

Desirable

  • Has previous experience in working as a staff nurse in forensic mental health care setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Effective leadership and motivational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentational skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable

  • Have experience in a leadership and management role

Knowledge

Essential

  • Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy

Desirable

  • Has previous experience in working as a staff nurse in forensic mental health care setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Effective leadership and motivational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentational skills

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

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

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

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Caroline Thomas

caroline.thomas@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865902790

Details

Date posted

29 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Additional RSU Lead of £1,446 Per annum | Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-SS6801262

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN


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