Job summary
This role carries an incentive premium of £3,500 which will be paid in instalments over an 18-month period. Please note that this scheme is not open to existing employees of Oxford Health and is subject to a claw back clause. Further information will be provided.
Are you a qualified mental health nurse passionate about mental health and supporting people with severe mental illness towards their recovery in their community?
We are seeking a mental health nurse to join our friendly, skilled and experienced multidisciplinary team in Didcot.
We would welcome applications from both clinicians seeking a post at Band 6, or a newly qualified nurse interested in the role as a developmental post. This would mean coming into the post as a Band 5 nurse with additional support and a protected workload, and us supporting you to develop into a Band 6.
Main duties of the job
The role will also involve working collaboratively with people under the care of the Adult Mental Health Team. There will be a combination of brief pieces of work, and also working with people who require longer-term follow-up. You will be playing a crucial role as part of an multi-disciplinary team in that person's recovery.
This role will also involve assessing people newly referred into the team, providing follow-up as required. The assessments will usually be completed with a colleague, and you will be able to consult with the wider team (including with medics) following your assessments.
As a team we are aiming to provide an excellent service for our local community, and are seeking candidates who share our passion and enthusiasm.
You will need to be able to work autonomously in being able to hold a caseload of patients. You will have experience with the CPA process (albeit this is a model being moved away from nationally in the coming weeks) and able to assess and plan treatment with service users. You will also be able to critically assess and manage risk, including the use of Safeguarding processes.
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
- Assessment of new patients referred into the AMHT
- Brief follow-up work with patients who require that work following assessment
- When working with people who have been admitted to hospital, actively working alongside inpatient services to support good quality discharge planning
- Holding a caseload of patients who require longer-term follow-up from the AMHT
- Multi-professional and multi-agency liaison with other services in the local community
- Covering Duty on a roster with colleagues
- Being on a rota to cover some out-of-hours work as required
- Ensuring paperwork (including care plans and risk assessments) is up-to-date and of a high quality
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.
In terms of hours we would prefer 30 to 37.5 hours per week with some weekend working- we welcome flexible working so please call us to discuss how we may be able to accommodate other working patterns. You will not be required to work night shifts.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
- Professional Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)
Occupational Experience
Essential
- To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
- To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
Skills required - IT / Admin
Essential
- To be IT literate
- To have excellent English written communication skills
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
The Ridgeway Centre
99 Wantage Road
Didcot
OX11 0AF