Job summary
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking to take a leading role in transforming the lives of people with mental health conditions?
If so, our Senior Keyworker RMN opportunity in the Oxford City and North East Adult Mental Health Team may be for you!
You can advance your clinical career and develop/grow your operational management abilities whilst working within a friendly and vibrant integrated mental health team.
You will be working with a rich cultural mix of people based within the beautiful city of Oxford and neighbouring areas and we are looking for experienced nurses who can make a positive difference to this client group.
You will clinically lead a small team consisting of newly qualified Nurses/ Occupational Therapists, Nurse Associates, Peer Support Workers and Support Workers to provide care and interventions to a complex caseload of patients. This will be as part of a wider team working alongside 2 - 3 primary care networks, supported by both psychiatric and psychological therapy clinicians.
Team members also participate in being duty worker about once a week. The service is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 not including bank holidays.
The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team's main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a stones throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires.
We cover a large geographical area, and therefore a candidate with access to a vehicle to use for work purposes would be well suited to the role.
Main duties of the job
You will act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice/ knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care working as part of a multi- disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support to patients.
You will undertake autonomous health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within own competence and as the Senior Keyworker will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.
You will provide support within the team and act as a role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcomes.
You will function in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.
You will be a senior clinician within the team. The role will predominantly be clinical, but also include some operational leadership and supervision to your small team of junior staff.
The Oxford City and North East Adult Mental Health Team is a wonderful team to work in and this role offers an opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. The team managers are committed to the wellbeing and development of the staff working in their team. We also have twice weekly MDT meetings, where our energetic and supportive collective meet to share ideas and discuss the messy stuff.
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 hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We strive to provide person centred and evidence based care to patients, families and their carers.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the service please do contact us, we would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We strive to provide person centred and evidence based care to patients, families and their carers.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the service please do contact us, we would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare
- To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance
- To understand the legal frameworks used within practice
- To maintain professional accountability and professional registration.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting.
- Providing clinical and or managerial supervision
skill
Essential
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management
- Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options
- Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment
- To demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills
- To show evidence of advanced problem solving skills
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
- Coaching skills
- Committed to constant review and change
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
- Hold a Psycho-social Intervention qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. CBT, DBT, NMP)
- For OT Member of the British Association/Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare
- To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance
- To understand the legal frameworks used within practice
- To maintain professional accountability and professional registration.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting.
- Providing clinical and or managerial supervision
skill
Essential
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management
- Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options
- Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment
- To demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills
- To show evidence of advanced problem solving skills
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
- Coaching skills
- Committed to constant review and change
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
- Hold a Psycho-social Intervention qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. CBT, DBT, NMP)
- For OT Member of the British Association/Royal College of Occupational Therapists
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).
