Staff Nurse - Allen Ward

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse for Allen Ward, focused on acute mental health. The role offers opportunities for continuous professional development and engaging in quality initiatives within a supportive team. Ideal for newly qualified nurses eager to make a positive impact in an 18-bedded female acute ward, this position demands strong communication skills and a commitment to holistic care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across various retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Access to tailored learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff accommodation available

Qualifications

• Qualified mental health nurse with a focus on acute care.
• Experience in assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care required.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage ward operations for a span of duty.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care effectively.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service quality.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Holistic Care

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Are you a qualified mental health nurse looking for a new opportunity?

A vacancy has arisen for a Staff Nurse who is looking for a new, rewarding challenge in acute mental health!

As a Staff Nurse you will work as part of our Multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to our patients and support our trust on it’s Journey to Outstanding Care.

As a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, as well as being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients and carers. In addition, you’ll develop effective risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team.

We have a culture of continuous professional development and as a Staff Nurse we expect you to embrace change and engage in Quality Initiatives on the Ward to improve the service we provide. We have an excellent relationship with local universities and post-graduate training providers. In addition to this you will have access to both local and trust training to support your continuing professional development.

You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients.

We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.

Allen Ward is an 18 bedded female acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 18 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems.

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty
• To assist in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers
• To provide high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers
• To contribute to the development of acute inpatient service
  
  

It is mandatory for you to complete Management of Violence Aggression Training, Breakaway Training and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates must be computer literate.

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

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”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamie-Louise Franklin Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 902600

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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