Community Mental Health Nurse/ Depot Nurse Lead

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with long term mental illness?

Are you looking for a new role with responsibility and variation in a busy working environment?

The Oxford City and North East AMHT are looking to recruit an experienced RMN to take a lead on running the Depot Clinic which is based at the Warneford Hospital in Headington. The City and Northeast OAMHT's main base is a stones throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires. We provide care for the residents of Oxford, the local towns of Kidlington, Bicester and Woodstock, and the surrounding villages.

You would be in charge of the day to day running of the current on site depot clinic along with conducting home visits for other patients requiring depots. You will be expected to lead on implementing improvements in to how the depot clinic is delivered.

The City AMHT is a wonderful team to work in and this role offers an opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. The Management team are committed to the wellbeing and development of the staff working in the team.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.

Main duties of the job

This role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses who have experience of working in Adult Mental Health services and understand the challenges that this care group can bring.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Deliver and maintain high quality and meaningful care for our patients. You will need to be a highly motivated practitioner who has experience of mental health services and can demonstrate the ability to initiate and manage your work effectively.
Act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary. You will manage the depot clinic whilst working closely with our lead pharmacy technician and have a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication and provide supervision to others as appropriate.
Responsible for the evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local and national policies including legislation which governs current service provision and audit.
To support and participate in a team based learning culture, engaging in practice development initiatives, supervision, and reflective practice forums.
To support and supervise junior members of the team and to act as a mentor/preceptor to student nurses/trainees

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

25 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

Reference number

267-OA7153217

Job locations

City and North East Oxon AMHT

Warneford Hospital,

Oxford

OX3 7JX

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

Education and Training

Essential

To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
To evidence continuing professional development since qualification. (Portfolio may be required to be viewed at interview)

Desirable

To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management

Occupational Experience

Essential

To evidence appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about working within community mental health care with working age adults
To evidence experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of AMHTs and interdisciplinary working
To evidence of understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
To evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
To evidence experience of supervising other staff

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes
To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills
To be able to travel between sites as required

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
To evidence continuing professional development since qualification. (Portfolio may be required to be viewed at interview)

Desirable

To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management

Occupational Experience

Essential

To evidence appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about working within community mental health care with working age adults
To evidence experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of AMHTs and interdisciplinary working
To evidence of understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
To evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
To evidence experience of supervising other staff

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes
To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills
To be able to travel between sites as required

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.