About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at Vaughan Thomas ward which is part of the 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 its 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.
Vaughan Thomas Ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 18 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems .
You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.
What we need from you!
A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment 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
We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty To assist in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers To provide high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers To contribute to the development of acute inpatient services
You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates will need to be computer literate.
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 schem Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups
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
Demonstratable experience of working in multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
Worked in a mental health setting Experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge & Qualifications Essential
Qualified Registered (or qualifying this year) Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care.
Skills Essential
Able to plan and organise the work of Health Care Assistants Skills in clinical risk assessment and management
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).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Warneford Hospital
Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington. OX3 7JX.
Oxford
OX3 7JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)