Job summary
We're looking for a Staff Nurse with a passion for making a real difference to Older people experiencing mental health issues.
Could this be you? Are you already a Band 5 RMN or soon to be qualified?
Sandford Ward is a 14 bedded Male Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient ward. We specialise in the care and treatment of Male older adults experiencing mental ill health.
The Older Adult Mental Health wards provide acute psychiatric Inpatient assessment and treatment of Older people within Oxfordshire with either a functional and/or organic illness for both male and female older adults within the Fulbrook Centre.
Successful applicants should have strong skills regarding physical co-morbidities and the management of our patients physical health co-morbidities or the passion and drive to learn about how to support our patients to manage them.
This vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applicants have been received. We would therefore encourage you to make an early application.
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Nurse, you'll be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, as well as being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care in co-production with patients and carers.
In addition, you'll develop effective risk management plans, using the risk formulation framework and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team.
We are seeking someone with excellent communication skills, who is reliable, punctual and can work well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations.
You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred and recovery approach to care and treatment.
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
Our ward team consists of Nurses, Registered Nurse Associates, Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, Physio Therapists, Psychology and an Activity Coordinator. With support when needed from Speech and Language therapy, Dietician and a Neurologist.
What we need from you!
A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service.
Supporting and supervising Registered Nurse associates and Health care Assistants.
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills, and be able to adapt your communications appropriately.
A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service working earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our ward team consists of Nurses, Registered Nurse Associates, Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, Physio Therapists, Psychology and an Activity Coordinator. With support when needed from Speech and Language therapy, Dietician and a Neurologist.
What we need from you!
A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service.
Supporting and supervising Registered Nurse associates and Health care Assistants.
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills, and be able to adapt your communications appropriately.
A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service working earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RMN qualified
- Educated to degree level.
Desirable
- Knowledge/ qualification in psychosocial interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health inpatient setting.
- Able to organise /prioritise time effectively
- Able to listen to and communicate effectively with service users, carers, and colleagues at all levels.
- Experience of working within MDT
- Experience of providing clinical/management supervision
Desirable
- Experience in supporting learning - students or healthcare assistance
- Knowledge of MHA
- Experience of Working with Older Adults
Management
Essential
- Able to coordinate a shift and allocate tasks
- Able to handle complaints effectively
Desirable
- Experience of change management and change management models.
Other work related
Essential
- Ability to undertake PEACE training.
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Ability to support patient physical health needs and ability to lead health promotion initiatives such as smoking cessation.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RMN qualified
- Educated to degree level.
Desirable
- Knowledge/ qualification in psychosocial interventions
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health inpatient setting.
- Able to organise /prioritise time effectively
- Able to listen to and communicate effectively with service users, carers, and colleagues at all levels.
- Experience of working within MDT
- Experience of providing clinical/management supervision
Desirable
- Experience in supporting learning - students or healthcare assistance
- Knowledge of MHA
- Experience of Working with Older Adults
Management
Essential
- Able to coordinate a shift and allocate tasks
- Able to handle complaints effectively
Desirable
- Experience of change management and change management models.
Other work related
Essential
- Ability to undertake PEACE training.
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Ability to support patient physical health needs and ability to lead health promotion initiatives such as smoking cessation.
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).
