Inpatient Adolescent Mental Health Nurse Associate

Oxford Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning and development

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is seeking a Registered Nurse Associate to join Marlborough House, a 12-bedded General Adolescent Mental Health Unit. You will work within a multidisciplinary inpatient team to support young people aged 12-18 with acute mental health needs.

You will contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care, promoting recovery and engaging families. Prior experience in care settings is essential; experience with adolescents is desirable.

Qualifications

• Essential: Nurse associate qualification and registration with NMC.
• Desirable: Additional relevant qualifications.
• Essential: Experience of working in a care setting.
• Desirable: Experience of working with adolescents and families.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with young people and families to build positive, therapeutic relationships.
• Monitor mental and physical health, wellbeing and risk indicators, escalating concerns and implementing interventions as required.
• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of care plans, ensuring outcomes are monitored and documented accurately.
• Contribute to and interpret risk assessments consistently, supporting safe care planning.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, maintaining effective communication with ward colleagues and community CAMHS teams.
• Participate in co-facilitation of therapeutic groups and structured activities, promoting engagement and recovery-focused care.

Skills

Nurse associate

Leadership

Communication

Care setting experience

Education

Nurse associate qualification

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is seeking a Registered Nurse Associate to join Marlborough House, a 12-bedded General Adolescent Mental Health Unit. You will work within a multidisciplinary inpatient team to support young people aged 12-18 with acute mental health needs.

You will contribute to high-quality, evidence-based care, promoting recovery and engaging families. Prior experience in care settings is essential; experience with adolescents is desirable.