Job summary
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a new challenge?
The AMHT is excited to be recruiting Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our busy but rewarding community team on a full time basis.
We are an experienced Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) based in Abingdon. Our team is friendly, supportive, and committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals in the community. We work collaboratively to provide both short-term and long-term interventions, ensuring that every patient receives compassionate and person-centred support.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range people in Abingdon and surrounding areas.
This role is open to registered mental health nurses who have extensive experience of working in adult mental health services and understand the challenges that this care group can bring. The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high quality patient care; where the caseload can be demanding, diverse and frequently complex.
Main duties of the job
- You will be expected to deliver and maintain high quality and meaningful care for our patients.
- You will need to be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support.
- You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including the use of Safeguarding processes.
You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.
We use the principles of a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of healthcare. We have incorporated FACT into the daily functioning of the team; which enables us to be focused on the recovery of the patient through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach; with expertise from doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff.
We have daily MDT meetings, where we discuss clinical matters within our supportive team. We strive to provide person centred evidence based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carer.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
27 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7617424
Job locations
Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abingdon Community Hospital
Marcham road
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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