About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to fully utilise your skills and experience as an RMN, in a role where you will be encouraged and supported to develop further?
Would you like the opportunity to work closely with your patients, helping them identify and reach their goals, whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community?
If so, this role could be right for you.
Working closely with nursing, medical, psychology and occupational therapy team members, you will be key to the rehabilitation of your patients.
Thames House is a 26 bedded low secure unit for women with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past. The unit is split into a 10 bedded high dependency unit and a 16 bed lower dependency unit.
If you are successfully shortlisted, you'll be invited to our Recruitment Day whichis designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health.You'llhave an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.
Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.
Main duties of the job
This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.
In addition to delivering nursing care, you will be actively encouraged to organise patient activities, attend therapy sessions with your patients and escort them on therapeutic leave, supporting them to reintegrate into the community and aid their recovery journey.
Working closely and in a supportive way with your colleagues as a team, you will ensure the needs and care of the patients in your unit is at the forefront of everything you do.
Thames House is an innovative and dedicated team, from who you will be able to learn psychological models like the Attachment Theory, which you will be able to utilise whilst working with some of your inspiring patients.
If you think this sounds like a role that would give you the opportunities you are looking for and you have the right skills and values, then we would very much like to hear 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork and other training directly related to the job.
You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service.
The interview process
If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Dayis designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health. You'll have an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.
The day will include:
Group Activity:An exercise that allows you to demonstrate your collaboration and problem-solving abilities. Interview:A chance for us to get to know you better and understand your skills and for you to ask us any questions you have. Networking:An opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about the roles, our wards, and our commitment to your professional development.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values we're looking for in our next mental health nurses.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Have experience in a leadership and management role
Knowledge Essential
Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
Desirable
Has previous experience in working as a staff nurse in forensic mental health care setting
Personal Qualities Essential
Effective leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and presentational skills
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 Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Sandford Road
Oxford
OX4 4XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)