Mental Health Nurses

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider based in Oxford is seeking full-time Mental Health Nurses to expand their Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment service. The role involves delivering recovery-focused interventions and coordinating care with various agencies. Candidates should be proactive and skilled in crisis intervention, with flexibility in working hours. The position offers excellent opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, along with a competitive benefits package that includes 27 days of annual leave and an NHS discount.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention and mental health care.
• Ability to work creatively and proactively with third-sector partners.
• Commitment to flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery-focused psycho-social crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care plans with internal teams and external agencies.
• Ensure safe and seamless transitions for service users leaving inpatient care.
• Facilitate communication with third-sector partners to promote diversity and choice.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Flexible working

Partnership working

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

We are expanding the current Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment service in Oxfordshire for adults and older adults. We want to recruit full‑time Mental Health Nurses to deliver evidence‑based, recovery‑focused assessment and treatment for patients who are moving out of inpatient services. We want to do something different that works for our service users and recognise that we need the skills of Mental Health Nurses to help us spearhead the development of these services.

The work involves shifts across 24 hours (including nights) and a variety of shift patterns. Working arrangements are available, including long days and long nights. Crisis Clinicians will deliver recovery‑focused psycho‑social crisis intervention to service users and their families and will coordinate plans of care with other Oxford Health teams and other agencies, ensuring transitions between services are safe and seamless.

Oxford Health works in partnership with five third‑sector providers as part of the Oxford Mental Health Partnership (OMHP). The crisis service will work closely with partners, in particular Oxfordshire Mind and the Safe Haven services, to ensure diversity and choice of service for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Crisis Clinicians must have the skills and aptitude to work creatively and proactively with our third‑sector partners.

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 guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, so please ensure you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected.

Band

Band 6

Qualifications & Experience

All new starters must undergo a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, to create a positive supportive working environment and enable learning of key elements of the role over a reasonable timescale. Appointment to this post is subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory references covering three years of employment or study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver recovery‑focused psycho‑social crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care plans with internal teams and external agencies.
• Ensure safe and seamless transitions for service users leaving inpatient care.
• Facilitate communication with third‑sector partners to promote diversity and choice.

Attributes

We look for mental health nurses who are proactive, creative and have a strong commitment to flexible working and evidence‑based practice. You should thrive in a 24‑hour service environment and demonstrate competence in crisis intervention, care coordination and partnership working.

Employment & Development

• All new starters have a thorough induction process.
• Appointment requires satisfactory references.
• Flexibility of working hours; many roles offer a range of employment options.
• Mandatory and statutory training related to the role is expected.
• Opportunities for professional development and contribution to service development.
• Regular supervision, appraisal and support.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an Equal Opportunities employer.
• We have internal networking groups to support employees and will make reasonable adjustments where possible.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• We actively support anti‑racism, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• We encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including people with disabilities, men from all socio‑economic backgrounds, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Values

Caring, Safe and Excellent

Benefits

• 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 accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

About the Trust

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. We are committed to increasing diversity in the workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We have a wide range of partner organisations and are part of the Oxford Mental Health Partnership (OMHP), working closely with the University of Oxford and other research centres.