Ward Manager - RMN/OT/Social Worker - Lambourn House

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 19 May 2025

Job summary

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary

Are you an experienced Mental Health Care Professional with HCPC / NMC / Social Work England registration looking for a new challenge?

We're recruiting for a Ward Manager to join our team at Lambourn House in Littlemore, Oxford. You'll be working at our pre-discharge unit (one of very few nationwide) which provides a unique mixed gender service in the forensic directorate with a total of 15 beds including 4 female patients.

This role would be suited to a creative, forward thinking, enthusiastic, contemporary and compassionate leader wishing to manage a unique service within forensic mental health. The unit is currently reviewing its function to enhance the recovery orientated model of care and extensive outreach into community resources, so we're looking for you to join us as a dynamic leader who is passionate about transforming services to improve the quality of the care we provide.

You'll be responsible for the effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership within the unit. You'll work closely withHead of Service, Service Manager, other Clinical Nurse Leads and our Modern Matron, contributing to the development of the pre-discharge provision across the Forensic Mental Health Pathway.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're ready for the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership within a Pre-Discharge unit of the forensic service.
In conjunction with Head of Service, Service Manager and other Clinical Nurse Leads and Modern Matron, the post holder is expected to contribute to the development of the pre-discharge provision across the Forensic Mental Health Pathway.
Provide, maintain and develop nursing care to the optimum standard possible within the resources provided.
Act as the clinical leader, providing role modelling, facilitation and education to the nursing team.
Participate in the forensic senior on-call rota providing clinical support, advice and practical involvement as required to ensure the safe provision of the clinical services.
Support the provision of 24-hour full and accountable managerial responsibility for the ward.
Responsible for determining and managing the administrative needs of the ward

Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number or HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-FS7151074

Job locations

Lambourn House, Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Understanding of contemporary issues in mental health care
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Desirable

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Relevant Health Care qualification at degree level, or equivalent
Registered Mental Health Care Professional
Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development
Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care in response to findings

Desirable

Management qualification
Training/qualification in clinical supervision
Holds training in clinical risk assessment and management

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management
Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff
Has clear vision for a forensic mental health service Pre-discharge recovery orientated-practice
Demonstrates the ability to manage change
Demonstrates ability to lead the Patient Safety training team in the context of MDT working

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to lead the Patient Safety training team in the context of MDT working

Experience

Essential

Substantive post registration experience and Band 6 experience in a mental health ward setting
Experience as a clinical supervisor
Experience of mentoring students

Desirable

Ward management experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to organise/prioritise time effectively
Demonstrates initiative
Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

Physically able to use PEACE techniques
Able to undertake on-call duties
Ability to travel independently between sites and to regional meetings

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Understanding of contemporary issues in mental health care
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Desirable

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

Relevant Health Care qualification at degree level, or equivalent
Registered Mental Health Care Professional
Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development
Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care in response to findings

Desirable

Management qualification
Training/qualification in clinical supervision
Holds training in clinical risk assessment and management

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

Sound skills in clinical risk assessment and management
Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff
Has clear vision for a forensic mental health service Pre-discharge recovery orientated-practice
Demonstrates the ability to manage change
Demonstrates ability to lead the Patient Safety training team in the context of MDT working

Desirable

Demonstrates ability to lead the Patient Safety training team in the context of MDT working

Experience

Essential

Substantive post registration experience and Band 6 experience in a mental health ward setting
Experience as a clinical supervisor
Experience of mentoring students

Desirable

Ward management experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to organise/prioritise time effectively
Demonstrates initiative
Excellent communication/ interpersonal skills

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

Physically able to use PEACE techniques
Able to undertake on-call duties
Ability to travel independently between sites and to regional meetings

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.