Job summary
Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and thoughtful Registered Nurse Associate? Can you support your Nursing and Medical team to provide excellent inpatient care for our patients?If so, we are looking for you!
Ashurst ward is a 11-bedded male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse Associate with a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude, who is committed to the delivery of safe, high-quality care. 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 assist our dedicated members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in implementing and evaluating individual 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.
What we need from you!
* A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare.* Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service* Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills* A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service
On Ashurst Ward we understand that nursing is not just a job, but a calling, a passion and a way of life, and even on the toughest days, it's all worth it. We look forward to hearing 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 accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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 clients.
Here on Ashurst Ward we can offer you!
- A supportive team and committed colleagues
- Support for further training and education, potential training to the right candidate could include Phlebotomy training, Psychosocial Intervention training and Immediate Life
- Support training, Family Intervention
- Access to additional training to further support your career and progression on the ward, and within the trust!
- There is a large variety and range of available additional training through our L+D services, we encourage and support staff where possible to participate in further training and education while on the ward.
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 clients.
Here on Ashurst Ward we can offer you!
- A supportive team and committed colleagues
- Support for further training and education, potential training to the right candidate could include Phlebotomy training, Psychosocial Intervention training and Immediate Life
- Support training, Family Intervention
- Access to additional training to further support your career and progression on the ward, and within the trust!
- There is a large variety and range of available additional training through our L+D services, we encourage and support staff where possible to participate in further training and education while on the ward.
Person Specification
As below
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Completion of Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience
- Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Previous inpatient experience
Team work
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role. Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans. Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement. Manage the boundaries of the patient / associate nurse relationship effectively, and to always behave professionally. Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate trainees, other learners and care support workers as required within clinical settings.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives, carers and all members of multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to work with patients from a diverse range of religious, cultural, and social backgrounds to meet their needs..
Person Specification
As below
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register. Completion of Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification.
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience
- Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Previous inpatient experience
Team work
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role. Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans. Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities. Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement. Manage the boundaries of the patient / associate nurse relationship effectively, and to always behave professionally. Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate trainees, other learners and care support workers as required within clinical settings.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives, carers and all members of multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to work with patients from a diverse range of religious, cultural, and social backgrounds to meet their needs..
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).
