Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a forward thinking and dynamic Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) to join our service as part of the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT).
You'll be working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of care, therapeutic interventions, and treatment to Thames Valley Forensic Services users, with a specific focus on Berkshire, ensuring the highest standards of care are provided
Although you'll be covering the Berkshire patch, our office is based in Oxford, so we can offer hybrid working - the post allows working from the office and home.
*Please note, that this role attracts an RSU allowance of £1446 per annum/pro-rata*
Main duties of the job
We have been implementing a new model to support services users with complex mental health challenges and forensic histories, so this is an exciting time to join our team. We're supportive, flexible and there is a strong focus on staff development - we want to support you in developing your clinical skills and expertise.
You will ensure that services to patients and carers are delivered and developed according to Trust and Social and Healthcare departmental policies.
Assisting patients to meet their activities of daily living and helping them to attain their optimum functional level, you will play a vital role in crisis intervention and be a link figure to the multi-disciplinary team operating in the Forensic Service.
You will need to demonstrate a high level of personal skill and expertise in the delivery of care through individual and group work.
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
Some of the duties/responsibilities include
- Physical Health Skills Knowledge of common physical health conditions and their management, and an ability to monitor physical health conditions and wellbeing
- Knowledge of medications and their effects, including side effects and the management of side effects. Maintain the safe custody and control of medication. Administer and monitor medication prescribed to service users. Discuss medication with service user and carers and offer information and advice.
- Psycho-educational family approaches.
- Work with patients who exhibit negative symptoms such as poor motivation
Please see job description for further details.
Due to the geographical area covered, applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the duties/responsibilities include
- Physical Health Skills Knowledge of common physical health conditions and their management, and an ability to monitor physical health conditions and wellbeing
- Knowledge of medications and their effects, including side effects and the management of side effects. Maintain the safe custody and control of medication. Administer and monitor medication prescribed to service users. Discuss medication with service user and carers and offer information and advice.
- Psycho-educational family approaches.
- Work with patients who exhibit negative symptoms such as poor motivation
Please see job description for further details.
Due to the geographical area covered, applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
Essential
- Substantial amount of relevant post-qualifying experience in Mental Health Nursing in a mental health setting
- RMN experience with vulnerable and difficult to engage adults
- Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and Code of Practice, the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and other legislation
- oKnowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures in relation to vulnerable adults and children sufficient to comply with legislation and procedures as they relate to working with mentally disordered offenders.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Professional qualification: RMN
- Registered with NMC
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in assessment and formulation
- Excellent skills in care planning and case management
- Significant experience and competence in identifying and assessing risk in complex situations
- Confidence to exercise autonomous professional judgement in accordance with the expectations of NMC registration and appropriate accountability including in the role of Appropriate Adult
- An excellent capacity to manage sensitive information within appropriate boundaries of confidentiality in a risk management context
Desirable
- An understanding of the disadvantages experienced by people with mental health problems in society
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- An ability to engage with service users and carers who may be resistant to care
- An ability to use empathy when dealing with a difficult to manage service user
- Excellent skills in clear and concise report writing
- Sophisticated interviewing and assessment skills
Desirable
- Experience and confidence in undertaking the role of social supervisor of conditionally discharged patients subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions
- Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships external to the organisation, to interface with other agencies and participate in processes such as MAPPA
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel including occasionally out of area when required
- Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home
Desirable
- Willingness to carry out duties outside of ordinary office hours on a irregular basis
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
Essential
- Substantial amount of relevant post-qualifying experience in Mental Health Nursing in a mental health setting
- RMN experience with vulnerable and difficult to engage adults
- Good working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and Code of Practice, the Mental Capacity Act (2005), and other legislation
- oKnowledge of safeguarding practice and procedures in relation to vulnerable adults and children sufficient to comply with legislation and procedures as they relate to working with mentally disordered offenders.
Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional
Essential
- Professional qualification: RMN
- Registered with NMC
Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills
Essential
- Excellent skills in assessment and formulation
- Excellent skills in care planning and case management
- Significant experience and competence in identifying and assessing risk in complex situations
- Confidence to exercise autonomous professional judgement in accordance with the expectations of NMC registration and appropriate accountability including in the role of Appropriate Adult
- An excellent capacity to manage sensitive information within appropriate boundaries of confidentiality in a risk management context
Desirable
- An understanding of the disadvantages experienced by people with mental health problems in society
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- An ability to engage with service users and carers who may be resistant to care
- An ability to use empathy when dealing with a difficult to manage service user
- Excellent skills in clear and concise report writing
- Sophisticated interviewing and assessment skills
Desirable
- Experience and confidence in undertaking the role of social supervisor of conditionally discharged patients subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions
- Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships external to the organisation, to interface with other agencies and participate in processes such as MAPPA
Contractual Requirements or other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel including occasionally out of area when required
- Ability to access a range of settings including visiting people at home
Desirable
- Willingness to carry out duties outside of ordinary office hours on a irregular basis
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
