About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a Staff Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team at Wenric House, our 21-bed low secure unit for male patients based at Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford. Many of our service users have experience of the criminal justice system, and this role offers the opportunity to support patients on their recovery and rehabilitation journey within a safe, secure and supportive environment.
You will work closely with the MDT to implement and evaluate individual care plans, supporting patients to achieve positive outcomes while maintaining high standards of compassionate, person-centred care. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, a caring, non-judgemental and inclusive approach, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
An interest in rehabilitation and recovery within forensic services is essential. Experience in a secure setting would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
At Oxford Health, we offer a supportive learning culture focused on personal and professional development. Newly qualified nurses will also have the opportunity to take part in our Flyer Programme (preceptorship), designed to support you as you begin your career.
This role also includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum in addition to salary.
Main duties of the job
Make a systematic and comprehensive assessment/ re-assessment of client need within the CPA framework Plan, implement and Evaluate Care, working as a primary nurse. Coordinate Care Programme Approach Meetings Produce reports for CPA, Managers Meetings and Mental Health Review Tribunals Participate in Individual and Group Therapies Develop effective risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team Undertake a Carer's Assessment and develop Carer's care plans Demonstrate knowledge of medication effects, side-effects, indications, contraindications and recommended dosage. Work with clients with concordance issues and promote client choice.
The role involves working a rotating shift pattern of early, late and night shifts to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.
It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training and other training directly related to the job. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
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
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.
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
Qualifications Essential
RMN Qualified
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a mental health acute setting. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
Experience of working in a secure mental health setting.
Skills Essential
Fluent command of the English Language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally. IT literate.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of MHA 2007. Practised person-centred care and research-based care. Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care..
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)