Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and thoughtful individuals, with an interest in rehabilitation and recovery to join our multi-disciplinary forensic teams at Littlemore Mental Health Centre.
We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals, whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community.
We will need you to have excellent communication skills with a flexible and positive attitude. We share a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and are committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care. Experience in a secure setting would be an advantage but is not essential as we will provide you with all the training required.
If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time then we would very much like you to hear from you.
* Please note that this advert will be closed once sufficient applications are received *
Main duties of the job
We're an innovative and dedicated multi-disciplinary team, so you'll have the opportunity to work closely with nursing, medical, psychology and occupational therapy team members.
We'll need you to be dynamic and committed by 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.
This post attracts an RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the ward team you will be committed to developing and maintaining open and supportive working relationships. We'll need you to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
You will assist the registered nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care to and their families in accordance with the ward philosophy. You will also assist with the domestic needs of the ward area.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork training 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. This will be a mixture of early and late day shifts with one night week in every four.
The interviews will be held in person on Monday January 20th 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the ward team you will be committed to developing and maintaining open and supportive working relationships. We'll need you to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
You will assist the registered nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care to and their families in accordance with the ward philosophy. You will also assist with the domestic needs of the ward area.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork training 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. This will be a mixture of early and late day shifts with one night week in every four.
The interviews will be held in person on Monday January 20th 2025
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A good command of English Language
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a forensic mental health setting.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Able to work flexibly to the needs of the service
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- A good command of English Language
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a forensic mental health setting.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Able to work flexibly to the needs of the service
- Ability to work as part of a team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
