Clinical Nurse Lead - Meadow Unit (CAMHS PICU)

Oxford Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you a Mental Health Nurse, looking for a one-off opportunity to lead a brand new team, in a state-of-the-art facility?

Are you dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people, experiencing mental health difficulties?

The Meadow Unit, based at the Warneford, is brand new for 2023. We're an 8 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for young people aged 11 - 18, with exceptional amenities.

Compassionate, caring and kind, our team prioritises offering a safe and supportive environment while young people are in the most vulnerable stage of their illness; we do this by working collaboratively with the young person and their family. What we do makes a real difference.

Main duties of the job

We're passionate about the holistic and person centred approach: our patients not only have access to 24 hour specialist mental health support, but also important recreational activities such as the gym, garden, sensory room, multiple lounges, as well as more informal classrooms where they can explore activities such as art.

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
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

Date posted

12 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC5698534-A

Job locations

Meadow Unit, Warneford Hospital

Roosevelt Drive

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, please see attached Job Description/Person Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, please see attached Job Description/Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A degree in Mental Health nursing
RMN registered
Relevant clinical training qualification e.g. CBT, DBT, PBS

Desirable

Master's degree or equivalent in related studies
Coaching experience and/or training
Leadership training

Experience

Essential

Nursing experience in an acute setting.
Experience as a clinical supervisor
Competent in clinical risk assessment and management
Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care in response to findings

Desirable

Experience in acute adolescent care in an inpatient unit (CAMHS).
Experience in a PICU unit (adult or CAMHS)
Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.

Knowledge

Essential

Experience and understanding of adolescent/and or acute in-patient care
Understanding of contemporary issues in mental health care
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A degree in Mental Health nursing
RMN registered
Relevant clinical training qualification e.g. CBT, DBT, PBS

Desirable

Master's degree or equivalent in related studies
Coaching experience and/or training
Leadership training

Experience

Essential

Nursing experience in an acute setting.
Experience as a clinical supervisor
Competent in clinical risk assessment and management
Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care in response to findings

Desirable

Experience in acute adolescent care in an inpatient unit (CAMHS).
Experience in a PICU unit (adult or CAMHS)
Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.

Knowledge

Essential

Experience and understanding of adolescent/and or acute in-patient care
Understanding of contemporary issues in mental health care
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

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.