Staff Nurse - Allen Ward

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Staff Nurse in acute mental health care. This role involves coordinating ward activities, assessing patient needs, and contributing to care plans. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply. Competitive benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, 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)

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified mental health nurse.
• Newly qualified nursing staff are welcome to apply.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage the ward during shifts.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality care.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Management of Violence Aggression Training

Breakaway Training

Job description

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.