Forensic Charge Nurse - Kingfisher Ward - Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse for its Kingfisher Ward, a low secure forensic unit. The role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, providing tailored patient care, and ensuring professional development opportunities. Candidates should be passionate about making a difference in mental health services and ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups on equality, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered mental health nurse.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care with the multi-professional team.
• Supervise junior staff and engage learners in patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments within the CPA framework.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Patient Care

Mental Health Assessment

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a registered mental health nurse looking for a role where you can help shape the future of forensic services?

We are recruiting for a Band 6 Charge Nurse on Kingfisher Ward based at Thames House, a 26-bedded low secure forensic unit that provides ongoing care for women in low security conditions. Many of our service users have had experience with the criminal justice system in the past.

As our Charge Nurse, you'll work closely with the Modern Matron, Ward Manager, and Clinical Nurse Lead, and be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team comprising nursing, medical, psychology, and occupational therapy professionals. You'll have the opportunity to develop your own practice and support others in their professional growth.

Our service is known for excellence and providing evidence-based care. We offer an attachment model of care tailored to each individual’s needs, along with various therapies and experiences to support recovery. We work effectively with patients to help them identify and reach their goals while ensuring safety and supporting their transition to community life.

We provide opportunities for professional development and career progression, including clinical supervision, training, and involvement in shaping forensic mental health care. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work effectively with the multi-professional team in planning, delivering, and evaluating care.
2. Ensure junior staff and learners are actively engaged in delivering patient care according to care plans.
3. Observe, report, and record changes in patients’ physical and mental health, escalating as necessary.
4. Maintain knowledge of legislation, policies, and guidance relevant to mental health care.
5. Identify, provide, and supervise physical care to help service users with daily activities.
6. Act as the named nurse for a specific group of patients, responsible for their assessment and care planning.
7. Conduct comprehensive assessments using appropriate tools within the CPA framework, considering all aspects of the patient's needs and wishes.

Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase your best self, please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and tailor your supporting statement to the role, addressing all essential criteria.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust:

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered in community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that everyone receives “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.”

Our Values:

Caring, safe, and excellent

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Support groups on equality, diversity, and inclusion

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Caroline Thomas
Job Title: Ward Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value experience, aptitude, motivation, and alignment with our values. If you don’t meet all the requirements but are excited about this opportunity, please get in touch to discuss further.