Job summary
Are you an experienced mental health nurse looking for flexibility? This might be the job for you.
We are an enthusiastic and positive team, and we are looking for a Mental Health Nurse to work within the Older Adult Community in High Wycombe. We really enjoy the specialism of looking after Older Adults and providing individualised, person-centred care.
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.
The South Buckinghamshire Older Adult Community Mental Health team look after people over 65yrs who are in need of mental health treatment. You will be someone with a real interest in older adults and a desire to learn and develop this specialist knowledge, even if you have not worked with Older Adults before. We need you to be caring and compassionate and have the patient at the centre of what you do.
We have opportunities for both full time and part time registered Mental Health Nurses. We are happy to discuss potential flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Our hub is based at Whiteleaf Centre. We provide community-based treatments and are fortunate to work alongside our own dedicated Social Care Team. Our team provide focused interventions for the older adults of North Buckinghamshire.
Whiteleaf centre benefits from being at an accessible location, that is not only close to local bus and train stations, with free staff parking on site.
This service operates 365 days per year and follows the principals of the Community Mental Health Framework. The core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00 - 17.00. Out of hours/duty support services are managed via a team rota. Staff will be expected to work on this rota which includes 9:00 till 17.00 at weekends.
We want you to be a confident practitioner, able to work with students and teach others and be able to work under pressure and have excellent mental health assessment skills. Good communication is essential and an interest in developing physical health assessments is encouraged.
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
The North Buckinghamshire Community Mental Health Service is a busy and caring team that provides a high standard of care for older adults with a range of mental health conditions. The key focus is to keep patients as safe and as independent as possible, with a strong emphasis upon risk management and empowering patients to be involved in the services we provide.
You will be well supported and developed by an experienced deputy Management team. You will also have access to our excellent training and development programme.
If you are interested in a role that is exciting, challenging and rewarding, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Flexible working and part time workers are encouraged to apply.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in community care and specific clinical experience in mental health
- Have an understanding of OACMHTS
- Experience of supervising staff
- Have experience of risk assessments and skills in mental health assessments
- Excellent communication
- Experience of MDT's
Skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible
- Keen to learn
- Team player
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
Saffron House
Easton Street
High Wycombe
HP13 6AQ