Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join us as a Charge Nurse on a 12 bedded Adolescent Inpatient Unit, at Marlborough House in Swindon, Wiltshire
Marlborough House is a specialist Tier 4 Service for children and young people ages 11yrs to 18yrs.With a reputation for excellence and providing a range of evidence based care, our service offers a stepped model of care which is tailored to the individual's needs for stabilisation and recovery. We also offer a range of therapies and experiences to assist in each young person's recovery journey and work in partnership with our community colleagues.We plan discharge from the moment a young person is admitted and work very closely with families.
We'll need you to have a positive "can do" attitude and first rate clinical skills and knowledge to work with very complex and often challenging young people. Also essential, is a calm and reflective nature and the ability to offer leadership and containment to the ward, at times as the senior nurse on duty out of hour.
Previous knowledge and experience of an acute ward setting is essential for this position and CAMHS experience is desirable.
As a Charge Nurse you will work closely with the Unit's Modern Matron and Clinical Nurse Lead and will be an integral part of the MDT. You will be joining an established and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team with plenty of opportunities to learn.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to support the Clinical nurse leads and Modern Matron in leading the nursing team; this can range from being involved in supporting staff recruitment, assisting for interviews, delivering preceptorship, completing inductions and identifying training needs within the nursing team and resolving how to address these.
You will also assist in ensuring that the unit meets all Trust and National policies and guidelines and may support the implementation of any audits or changes in standards or policy alterations. You will be part of the team who identifies training needs and delivers these to the nursing team. You will provide day to day leadership to the ward and support the nursing team to develop.
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
Marlborough House Adolescent Unit aims to provide services that respects the privacy, dignity, choices and confidentiality of each individual patient, acknowledging their culture, ethnicity, physical ability, gender and religious beliefs.
This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills and ability, whilst continually improving services and providing hands on quality care to young people.
We'll need you to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills that can be used within a multi-disciplinary team. and have a good sound knowledge of CAMHS and the Mental Health Act as well as current models of nursing and evidence based care. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and staff whilst delivering the highest possible standard of care to our young people.
If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, then we would very much like you to hear from you. Please do get in touch with Maina Nyathi (Maina.Nyathi@Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk) or Tome Waterfield (Thomas.Waterfield@Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Marlborough House Adolescent Unit aims to provide services that respects the privacy, dignity, choices and confidentiality of each individual patient, acknowledging their culture, ethnicity, physical ability, gender and religious beliefs.
This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills and ability, whilst continually improving services and providing hands on quality care to young people.
We'll need you to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills that can be used within a multi-disciplinary team. and have a good sound knowledge of CAMHS and the Mental Health Act as well as current models of nursing and evidence based care. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients and staff whilst delivering the highest possible standard of care to our young people.
If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, then we would very much like you to hear from you. Please do get in touch with Maina Nyathi (Maina.Nyathi@Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk) or Tome Waterfield (Thomas.Waterfield@Oxfordhealth.nhs.uk).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Management courses/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Child Protection issues.
- Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach.
- Understanding of the effects of mental illness on young people and their families
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
- Previous experience in an adolescent or acute setting
- Ability to adapt to different approaches of care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Management courses/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of Child Protection issues.
- Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach.
- Understanding of the effects of mental illness on young people and their families
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
- Previous experience in an adolescent or acute setting
- Ability to adapt to different approaches of care.
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).
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.
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).
