Staff Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their Acute Inpatient Services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. You will work within a cohesive team that prioritizes patient-centered care, ensuring that every individual receives outstanding treatment. With opportunities for career progression and tailored training, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion, safety, and excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored training and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle to work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute setting is an advantage but not essential.
• Commitment to delivering safe, quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Support the day-to-day running of the ward and lead shifts when required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mental health knowledge

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Care planning tools

Job description

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and thoughtful nurse?

Can you support your Ward Manager and Medical team to provide excellent inpatient care for our patients and support your nursing colleagues along the way?

About the Role

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and proactive Staff Nurse to join our Acute Inpatient Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, holistic mental health care within a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

About Ashurst Ward

Ashurst ward is an 11-bedded male psychiatric intensive care unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse with a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude, committed to delivering safe, quality care. Experience in an acute setting is an advantage but not essential, as we will provide all necessary training.

Responsibilities

1. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
2. Support the day-to-day running of the ward and lead shifts when required.
3. Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff and students.
4. Promote safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
5. Engage with service evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Team and Environment

You will be part of a motivated, supportive, and cohesive multidisciplinary Mental Health Team that values a collaborative approach to care. Our team works hard to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care is at the core of our work.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide 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 in community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is that everyone receives: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our core values are: “Caring, safe, and excellent”.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored training and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Contact

For more details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Dominique Stennett
Job title: Ward Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Application Note

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