Job summary
Are you an RMN qualified nurse seeking a new opportunity?
Can you support your team to provide excellent inpatient care for our patients? and supporting your nursing colleagues along the way?
If so, we are looking for you!
Ashurst ward is a 11-bedded male psychiatric intensive care unit. We are looking for a staff nurse 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.
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!
- 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.
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.
you will:
- Be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty
- Assist in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers
- Provide high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers
- Contribute to the development of acute inpatient services
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
Details
Date posted
06 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum/pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
267-OA7583513
Job locations
Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Ashurst Ward, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore, Ox44XN
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Ashurst Ward, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore, Ox44XN
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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