Community Mental Health Nurse/ Depot Nurse Lead

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to lead their Depot Clinic in Oxford. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and service improvements in a dynamic environment. You will manage daily operations, conduct home visits, and collaborate with a dedicated team focused on professional growth and staff wellbeing. With a commitment to providing outstanding care, this organization supports continuous training and career progression, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in community mental health nursing.

Benefits

Career Progression

Tailored Training

Generous Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Employee Assistance

Mental Health Support

Staff Accommodation

Support Groups

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and current registration as an RMN.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Manage the depot clinic and conduct home visits.
• Provide high-quality patient care and supervise staff.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Community Mental Health Care

Leadership Skills

IT Literacy

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Professional Qualification (Degree or Equivalent)

Postgraduate Qualifications in Care or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Community Mental Health Nurse/ Depot Nurse Lead, Oxford

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Client:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job overview

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with long term mental illness?

Are you looking for a new role with responsibility and variation in a busy working environment?

The Oxford City and North East AMHT are looking to recruit an experienced RMN to take a lead on running the Depot Clinic based at Warneford Hospital, Headington. We serve Oxford, Kidlington, Bicester, Woodstock, and surrounding villages.

You will manage the depot clinic daily, conduct home visits, and lead service improvements. This role offers opportunities for senior clinical and leadership development, supported by a dedicated management team focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team and encouraged to undertake relevant training. Regular supervision will be provided.

Main duties of the job

This role is suitable for Registered Mental Health Nurses experienced in Adult Mental Health services, familiar with community care challenges.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality, meaningful patient care; managing your workload effectively.
• Acting as an independent practitioner in a community setting, liaising with other professionals, managing the depot clinic, and supervising staff and trainees.
• Evaluating nursing care and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Engaging in practice development, supervision, and reflective forums.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust offers comprehensive physical, mental health, and social care services across Oxfordshire and surrounding regions, delivered in community settings, hospitals, clinics, and homes.

Our vision is to provide “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”, guided by our values: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits include career progression, tailored training, generous annual leave, NHS discounts, lease and cycle schemes, employee assistance, mental health support, staff accommodation, and support groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Use your supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability, referring to the job description and person specification to tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will guide shortlisting.

Person specification

Education and Training

• Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Postgraduate qualifications in care or management are desirable.

Occupational Experience

• Experience in community mental health care for adults.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and understanding of AMHTs.
• Knowledge of risk management, clinical governance, and legal responsibilities.
• Experience supervising staff.

Skills required - IT / Admin

• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel between sites.

Successful candidates will undergo a thorough induction, and employment is contingent upon satisfactory references. We support flexible working and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. Oxford’s research environment and collaborations with academic institutions enhance our service quality.