Job summary
We are looking for excellent nurses and Occupational Therapists who can transform the lives of people with mental health conditions...
We are a friendly and adaptive mental health team who cover an adult patient community within the areas of Bicester, Kidlington, Summertown, Banbury Road & Luther Street and this role will have a base at Bicester and Headington.
We are looking for passionate nurses and OT's who can make a positive difference to Adults with mental health conditions. The team at Oxford Health will actively support you to flourish in your role with regular supervision and opportunities to enhance your clinical skills through post qualification learning. We have several opportunities throughout the week when our passionate team meet to share challenges, ideas and solutions.
Our diverse community would love to have you join the team so get in touch for an informal chat.
Main duties of the job
This role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMNs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) who have experience of working in adult mental health services.
You will take part in planning and delivering meaningful, evidence based and high quality care for our patients. You will need to be a highly motivated practitioner who has experience of mental health services and can demonstrate the ability to initiate and manage your work effectively. The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high quality patient care.
You will be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support. You will have experience of assessing and planning treatment with service users. You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including use of Safeguarding processes.
There are lots of development opportunities offered including facilitating groups such as MBT/CBT based interventions. The MDT consists of Medics, Psychological Therapists, Social Workers, OTs, RMNs and support workers, as well as embedded workers from the third sector to support with employment, housing and social needs. We have embedded Peer Support Workers within the teams to promote the power of lived experience and ensure that the gap between patient and clinician is bridged.
About us
We are a supportive, dynamic and integrated team which has many rewards. We care deeply about our patients and their families and carers. We believe in listening and responding as a team, piloting new models, supporting each other and developing and using new care approaches. We aim to improve patient care as well as provide increase staff satisfaction and sense of achievement.
Aspen Team is a wonderful team to work in and this role offers an opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake training relevant to your professional role to support your professional development. We are committed to the wellbeing and development of the staff working in the team.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers (blue light card)
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Use of Electric Ecargo bike when on duty
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team working broadly in accordance with The Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care. Team members also participate in being duty worker about once a week. The service is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 excluding bank holidays.
The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team's main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a stones throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires.
Aspen Team provide care for the residents of Oxford City, we have a diverse patient population, with close links to the two Universities.
The wider team is split into three Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams; Willow, Oak, and Aspen, which are aligned to local Primary Care Network patches.
In Aspen Team we cover a large geographical area, and therefore a candidate with access to a vehicle to use for work purposes would be well suited to the role.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the service please do contact Heather and/or Naomi, we would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team working broadly in accordance with The Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of care. Team members also participate in being duty worker about once a week. The service is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 excluding bank holidays.
The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team's main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a stones throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires.
Aspen Team provide care for the residents of Oxford City, we have a diverse patient population, with close links to the two Universities.
The wider team is split into three Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams; Willow, Oak, and Aspen, which are aligned to local Primary Care Network patches.
In Aspen Team we cover a large geographical area, and therefore a candidate with access to a vehicle to use for work purposes would be well suited to the role.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the service please do contact Heather and/or Naomi, we would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
- To evidence continuing professional development since qualification. (Portfolio may be required to be viewed at interview)
Desirable
- To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management
Occupational Experience
Essential
- To evidence appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about working within community mental health care with working age adults
- To evidence experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of AMHTs and interdisciplinary working
- To evidence of understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
- To evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
- To evidence experience of supervising other staff
Skills required - IT / Admin
Essential
- To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes
- To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
- To evidence continuing professional development since qualification. (Portfolio may be required to be viewed at interview)
Desirable
- To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management
Occupational Experience
Essential
- To evidence appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about working within community mental health care with working age adults
- To evidence experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of AMHTs and interdisciplinary working
- To evidence of understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
- To evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
- To evidence experience of supervising other staff
Skills required - IT / Admin
Essential
- To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes
- To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
