Job summary
Do you have an interest in working with older Adults?
Do you thrive in a job that is different every day?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge?
Would you like to progress your career or become a band 5 nurse?
Do you hold values in line with the Trust values in that you are caring and believe in safe and excellent care?
If the answer to any of the questions above is 'yes', we would love you to consider joining our multi-disciplinary inpatient team at Cherwell ward, Fulbrook Centre at the Churchill Site. We have an exciting opportunity for dynamic Registered Nurse Associates to join our inpatient nursing team.
Cherwell Ward is an inpatient ward which assesses and treats females over the age of 65 who are experiencing severe mental ill health, and/or living with dementia. The ward has 17 individual bedrooms. We are looking for dedicated Nursing Associates committed to high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
You should be enthusiastic, resourceful and caring, they should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . You will need to demonstrate a good awareness of mental health and knowledge of working with Older Adults with Mental Health problems. In addition you will need to be flexible, motivated and adaptable in a challenging environment.
You will require a comprehensive knowledge of the physical health conditions that can affect Older People and be skilled in how to support patients to manage them.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will offer opportunities for professional development and opportunities to influence and contribute to service development. You will be provided with regular supervision, appraisal and support.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust also have established links with the University of Gloucestershire's Apprenticeship programme for Top up to become a Registered Mental Health nurse.
The work involves shifts across 24 hours (including nights) and a variety of shift patterns and working arrangements are available including long days and long nights.
All nursing staff are required to complete theTrust InductionandPositive Engagement and Caring Environments training upon their appointment as a condition of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will offer opportunities for professional development and opportunities to influence and contribute to service development. You will be provided with regular supervision, appraisal and support.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust also have established links with the University of Gloucestershire's Apprenticeship programme for Top up to become a Registered Mental Health nurse.
The work involves shifts across 24 hours (including nights) and a variety of shift patterns and working arrangements are available including long days and long nights.
All nursing staff are required to complete theTrust InductionandPositive Engagement and Caring Environments training upon their appointment as a condition of employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement.
- Manage the boundaries of the patient / associate nurse relationship effectively, and to behave professionally at all times
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate trainees, other learners and care support workers as required within clinical settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Completion of Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Significant experience within a health/care setting relevant to the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to recognise own limitations in the context of the nursing associate role
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of appropriate procedures and treatment plans
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role contributes to Quality Improvement.
- Manage the boundaries of the patient / associate nurse relationship effectively, and to behave professionally at all times
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate trainees, other learners and care support workers as required within clinical settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Completion of Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Significant experience within a health/care setting relevant to the role.
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).
