Job summary
Are you a nurse looking for a change of pace? Or wanting to step up into a flexible and exciting new team?
Our newly formed Physical Health Team in Buckinghamshire have an opportunity to welcome a new member.
We support four Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) to look after the physical health needs of their patients who have Serious Mental Illness (SMI). We deliver specialised Clozapine and Lithium clinics, complete annual cardiometabolic assessments and high dose Antipsychotic monitoring. Alongside this we provide education, advice and assistance to Keyworkers.
Physical health has had importance within our directorate for many years. We are currently reviewing our ways of working to be able to support the teams more efficiently. You will be part of delivering our well established Clozapine and Lithium Clinics and conduct physical health assessments for a variety of patients.
We need you to have clear communication skills and be able to build a rapport with our patients and teams. Education is at the heart of what we do and we want you to be to have the knowledge and confidence to be able to give healthy living advice and be able to signpost/refer our patients to the required support.
Main duties of the job
As a part of our small but mighty team we want you to to have an interest in physical health and a passion for providing the best care to those with mental illness alongside a good working knowledge of mental health conditions and risk assessment.
Phebotomy, ECGs and using Point of Care Testing will be a large part of your job and, we can help you brush up your skills. Working directly alongside a skilled support worker you will be supported by a Clinical Lead.
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
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-BM7422560
Job locations
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
The Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
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