Oxford Health NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at Wintle ward which is part of Adult Inpatient Service!

As a Staff Nurse you will work as part of our Multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to our patients and support our trust on it's Journey to Outstanding Care.

We have a culture of continuous professional development and as a Staff Nurse we expect you to embrace change and engage in Quality Initiatives on the Ward to improve the service we provide.

We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.

Main duties of the job

Wintle Ward is an 16 bedded female acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 16 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems.

You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients. You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates must be computer literate.

The responsibilities of the role include:

  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan, and implement patientspecific programmes of care/interventions, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.
  • To undertake assessments, using your profession specific clinical knowledge and skills under close supervision from a clinically experienced member of staff.
  • To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, department, patients home etc.) involving changing and demanding conditions
  • To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate with patients and their families/carers.

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

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7254632

Job locations

Wintle Ward

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in multi disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Worked in a mental health setting

Skills

Essential

  • Skills in clinical risk assessment and management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care.

Management

Essential

  • Able to plan and organise the work of Health Care Assistants

Desirable

  • Understanding of Productive Mental Health Wards
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in multi disciplinary teams

Desirable

  • Worked in a mental health setting

Skills

Essential

  • Skills in clinical risk assessment and management

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care.

Management

Essential

  • Able to plan and organise the work of Health Care Assistants

Desirable

  • Understanding of Productive Mental Health Wards

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

Wintle Ward

Warneford Hospital

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

Wintle Ward

Warneford Hospital

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:

Ward Manager

Eleojo Omede

eleojo.omede@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865902982

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7254632

Job locations

Wintle Ward

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX


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