Staff Nurse - Ashurst PICU

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks an RMN qualified nurse to join their team on Ashurst Ward. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care in a psychiatric intensive care unit, coordinating ward management, and supporting nursing duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to further training. A competitive salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum is offered with additional benefits.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of working at Band 5 level, or equivalent.
• RMN Qualified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and evaluating individual care plans.
• Support individual clients in engaging with their local community.
• Be responsible for the management of the ward during duty.

Skills

Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams

Experience in an acute setting

PICU experience

Worked in a mental health setting

Education

RMN Qualified

Knowledge of MHA 2007

Medical management training

Job description

Are you an RMN qualified nurse seeking a new opportunity?

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

If so, we are looking for you!

Ashurst ward is a 11-bedded male psychiatric intensive care unit. We are looking for a staff nurse with a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude, who is committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care. Experience in an acute setting would be an advantage, but is not essential as we will provide you with all the training required.

Here on Ashurst Ward we can offer you!

• A supportive team and committed colleagues
• Support for further training and education, potential training to the right candidate could include Phlebotomy training, Psychosocial Intervention training and Immediate Life Support training, Family Intervention
• Access to additional training to further support your career and progression on the ward, and within the trust!
• A large variety and range of available additional training through our L+D services, we encourage and support staff where possible to participate in further training and education while on the ward.

Main duties of the job

You will assist our dedicated members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in implementing and evaluating individual care plans by working alongside the patient to support their recovery journey. Your duties will also include actively supporting individual clients in engaging with their local community and reducing social isolation.

you will:

• Be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty
• Assist in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers
• Provide high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers
• Contribute to the development of acute inpatient services

On Ashurst Ward we understand that nursing is not just a job, but a calling, a passion and a way of life, and even on the toughest days, it's all worth it. We look forward to hearing from you!

About us

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
• 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

Job responsibilities

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 the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Experience

• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• PICU experience
• Worked in a mental health setting
• Experience of working at Band 5 level, or equivalent, in an acute setting

Qualifications

• RMN Qualified
• Knowledge of MHA 2007
• Medical management training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Ashurst Ward, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore, Ox44XN

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Reference number

267-OA7583513

Job locations

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Ashurst Ward, Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Road, Littlemore, Ox44XN