Charge Nurse - Highfield Adolescent Mental Health Unit- Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

Are you enthusiastic? Passionate? Looking for an opportunity to lead?

We are looking for a compassionate individual to join us as a Band 6 Charge Nurse at the Highfield Unit, a state-of-the-art purpose built hospital which specialises in the care of those aged 11-18.

The Highfield Unit offers 18 inpatient beds to those young people who require intense support and treatment not possible within the community. We assess and treat those with a wide range of disorders and difficulties including; Eating disorders, Psychosis, Bi-Polar/Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self harm and relationship and attachment-based difficulties. We also have the provision of a 2 bed area for those that need High Dependency care.

Our service aims to provide excellent, safe care with the highest quality of nursing care to young people and their families whom require support from the inpatient team. We pride ourselves on being flexible, passionate and dynamic in our approach to treatment and care and aim to work with young people in a collaborative and holistic manner. Our practice is guided by evidence and best-practice and we believe excellent clinical supervision and reflective spaces are essential maintain wellbeing and reflective practice.

Main duties of the job

We have a large MDT team to work alongside including; Teachers, Psychologists, Dietican, Occupational therapists, Family therapist, Consultant and Medical team, Administrators, and Health care assistants. There is the opportunity to work alongside different disciplines to share knowledge, ideas and ensure that the assessment of a young person and their family is thorough and individualised.

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

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OC7120724

Job locations

Highfield Unit, Warneford Hospital

Roosevelt Drive

Headington

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Highfield 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.

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 Fran Tutty on 01865902711 or highfield.unit@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk if you have any questions or queries about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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.