Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Learning Disability Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse?
Are you dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities?
We would love you to consider joining our multi-disciplinary forensic inpatient team based on Evenlode, at Littlemore Mental Health Centre. The forensic learning disability service is a 10 bedded Medium Secure ward, which supports males with Neurodevelopmental, Mental Health and Forensic needs.
We are very keen to recruit professionals with a commitment to continually improve services and enthusiasm to contribute to the development of the service.
We are a proactive, positive and experienced team of professionals and we pride ourselves on working collaboratively with the men on the ward.
We work within the principals of positive behaviour support and use the 'Good Lives' model of care to inform our practice. We have a strong commitment to link with families and carers to ensure our service is holistic and meaningful to all those involved in our care.
*This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.*
Main duties of the job
We believe in the Good Lives Model of Care which respects the Human Rights of Patients, Families and Staff to improve the quality of life for everyone.
We use a Positive Behavioural Support Framework to understand behaviours of concern, to educate and to communicate needs in a more effective and safe manner.
Our aim is to develop skills to live safely in the community. We prioritise reducing risk via recovery, education, formulation and skill building.
As a nurse, you are encouraged to work as part of the leadership team to meet the needs of our ward and support staff with supervision and development opportunities.
We now also link with the Forensic Community Mental Health Service who have specialist Learning Disability Nurses who support the discharge and aftercare of our patients.
The service provides a range of opportunities for career development both now, and in the future. The Trust provides a sound preceptorship programme to support newly qualified nurses to aid their development and invests strongly in our Leadership Teams to support this journey.
We have an excellent relationship with local universities and post-graduate training providers. In addition to this you will have access to both local and trust training and shadowing opportunities to support your continuing professional development.
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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, some of your key responsibilities will be:
- To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and maintain aspects of environmental checks and audits.
- Support in leading in Quality Improvement Projects with the ward.
- To use a values based approach to use kind words, with a safe space and a listening ear to deliver care which is Safe, Caring and Excellent.
- Maintain a sound working knowledge of the legislation, policy and guidance necessary to care effectively for people with learning disabilities.
- Work within the law and take responsibility for fulfilling the practitioners roles and responsibilities under specific legislation, policy and procedures, e.g. the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding of adults and children.
- Demonstrate skill in inclusive and collaborative practice with patients and their families/ friends/carers to encourage and support active involvement in their own care and support plans
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using Positive Behaviour Support across all aspects of care.
- Respond to the needs of people sensitively with regard for age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class and disability to optimise the helping relationship.
A full trust induction and local induction will be provided. It is mandatory for you to complete Management of Violence and Aggression Training, PEACE Training and other training directly related to the role.
We'll need you to work a rotating shift pattern to include cover of early, late and night shifts for our 24 hour, 7 day a week service. We do not offer a long day or fixed night working pattern in this service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, some of your key responsibilities will be:
- To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager and maintain aspects of environmental checks and audits.
- Support in leading in Quality Improvement Projects with the ward.
- To use a values based approach to use kind words, with a safe space and a listening ear to deliver care which is Safe, Caring and Excellent.
- Maintain a sound working knowledge of the legislation, policy and guidance necessary to care effectively for people with learning disabilities.
- Work within the law and take responsibility for fulfilling the practitioners roles and responsibilities under specific legislation, policy and procedures, e.g. the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding of adults and children.
- Demonstrate skill in inclusive and collaborative practice with patients and their families/ friends/carers to encourage and support active involvement in their own care and support plans
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using Positive Behaviour Support across all aspects of care.
- Respond to the needs of people sensitively with regard for age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class and disability to optimise the helping relationship.
A full trust induction and local induction will be provided. It is mandatory for you to complete Management of Violence and Aggression Training, PEACE Training and other training directly related to the role.
We'll need you to work a rotating shift pattern to include cover of early, late and night shifts for our 24 hour, 7 day a week service. We do not offer a long day or fixed night working pattern in this service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse for people with Learning Disabilities Or Registered Nurse for Mental Health Or Registered General Nurse
- Qualification of or working towards Positive Behaviour Support.
- Qualification in Mentorship and Supervision
Desirable
- Understanding of Positive Behavioural Support
- Car Driver
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience of or working towards Positive Behaviour Support Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of Providing Supervision
- Experience of Mentoring Students
- Experience of Quality Improvement
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify the development Good human resource management skills. Good facilitation skills. Application form and interview File Ref: HR\STAFF\JD\CN-DWM\Forensic Page 10 of 12 Trust Confidential - For internal use only needs of those in your team and implement a plan to meet them.
- Effective leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding policy and requirements.
- Evidence of patient participation and involvement in their own care and care plan.
- Knowledge of See, Think, Act and The importance of Relationale Security
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse for people with Learning Disabilities Or Registered Nurse for Mental Health Or Registered General Nurse
- Qualification of or working towards Positive Behaviour Support.
- Qualification in Mentorship and Supervision
Desirable
- Understanding of Positive Behavioural Support
- Car Driver
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience of or working towards Positive Behaviour Support Qualification
Desirable
- Experience of Providing Supervision
- Experience of Mentoring Students
- Experience of Quality Improvement
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify the development Good human resource management skills. Good facilitation skills. Application form and interview File Ref: HR\STAFF\JD\CN-DWM\Forensic Page 10 of 12 Trust Confidential - For internal use only needs of those in your team and implement a plan to meet them.
- Effective leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision.
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of safeguarding policy and requirements.
- Evidence of patient participation and involvement in their own care and care plan.
- Knowledge of See, Think, Act and The importance of Relationale Security
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).
