Physical & Mental Health Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a full-time Physical & Mental Health Nurse to deliver integrated mental and physical healthcare for adults experiencing acute mental health crises. The role emphasizes senior clinical assessment and triage within the Crisis Resolution Team, providing essential support to vulnerable individuals in their own homes. Ideal candidates will possess an NMC qualification and demonstrate skills in crisis intervention, coupled with a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• NMC qualification is a must for this nursing role.
• Experience in mental health crisis intervention required.
• Ability to assess physical health needs essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake triage and assessment for mental health crisis.
• Deliver short-term crisis interventions.
• Develop and evaluate care plans with service users.

Skills

NMC Qualified

Crisis intervention skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Position Overview

Are you an NMC qualified nurse seeking a new opportunity? We are seeking a full-time, dual role Physical & Mental Health Nurse to deliver integrated mental and physical healthcare to adults experiencing acute mental health crisis, with a particular focus on people living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who are at increased risk of physical health inequality. You will provide senior clinical assessment, triage, and short‑term intensive treatment within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT), while also ensuring that physical health needs are identified, assessed, monitored and acted upon as an integral part of crisis care. Our core mission is to provide patient‑centred, intensive care and treatment to individuals and their families in their homes as an alternative to hospital admission. Crisis care is a highly specialised intervention that involves supporting our most vulnerable service users in the least restrictive setting possible. This is achieved through recovery‑focused, psychosocial interventions that help individuals regain or maintain independence.

The CRHTT works closely with inpatient wards, social workers, Adult Mental Health Teams (AMHTs) and broader patient flow initiatives across inpatient and community services and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, ensuring continuous support for those in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely triage, assessment and formulation of individuals presenting in mental health crisis.
• Deliver intensive, short‑term crisis interventions in line with the CRHTT clinical model.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with service users, carers and the MDT.
• Assess and manage clinical risk, escalating concerns appropriately and taking assertive action to prevent harm.
• Identify and respond to physical health needs as a routine and essential component of crisis assessment.
• Undertake and/or coordinate physical health checks, including cardio‑metabolic screening (e.g. blood pressure, BMI, smoking status, blood tests where competent).
• Support engagement with primary care and specialist services, ensuring effective information sharing and follow‑up.

Please note, this role is currently under job evaluation, so the responsibilities of the role may be subject to change.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and 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.”

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