Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys supporting the care of people with a Learning Disability and Mental Health needs?
We are seeking kind and enthusiastic individuals to join our multi-disciplinary forensic team to improve people's quality of life whilst developing skills to return to the community.
Evenlode Ward is a 10 bedded, medium secure service for males with a learning disability, mental health & forensic needs. We deliver individualised, specialist care which is tailored to improve the quality of life for individuals accessing our service.
We are committed to developing nurses professionally and personally in their career goals whilst improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the individuals we support and their families.
The ward has a fully established Multidisciplinary team with lots of experience and welcomes innovative nurses to continue in the delivery of excellent care in line with best practice.We are very keen to recruit professionals with a commitment to continually improving services and with enthusiasm to contribute to the development of the service.
The current nursing team is a proactive, positive and experienced group of professionals who pride themselves on working collaboratively with the individuals and their families. We work within the principals of strength based care and utilise the 'Good Lives' model of care which is focused on Positive Behavioural Support.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with men with learning disabilities who are currently inpatients on a medium secure ward.
- To provide high quality, holistic nursing care to men with learning disabilities and their families/ carers, using a collaborative and inclusive approach.
- To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, including meal preparation.
- To assist in every aspect of the management of an inpatient ward for men with learning disabilities including accessing leave in the community.
- To contribute to the development of forensic services for people with learning disabilities.
- Key Nurse responsibilities supporting patients with the development of care plans, risk assessments and reports which are accessible to their needs.
- To lead shifts and work alongside nursing colleagues and wider MDT to maintain the safety and security of a medium secure service.
- To take part in training and development of the service.
It is mandatory for you to complete training in relation to managing violence & aggression which includes PEACE Training. Other training is available to support your role.
You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service. Shifts include a range of early, late and night shifts. 1 long day per week can be requested.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year (this post attracts an RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-FS7842293
Job locations
Evenlode Ward, The Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Hospital
Sandford Road
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Evenlode Ward, The Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Hospital
Sandford Road
Oxford
OX4 4XN
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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