Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 267-BM5892757 -A
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Saffron House
- Town
- High Wycombe
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annnum | Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse
Band 5
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQI+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you!
Job overview
The older adult community mental health team is excited to be recruiting 2 further Band 5 newly qualified mental health nurses to join our busy but rewarding community team.
The successful candidates will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range people in South Bucks and the surrounding area, including the parish town of Marlow, market Town of Amersham and High Wycombe with surrounding rolling country side of the Chiltern hills.
The team is part of the Transformation programme for mental health services with a focus on treatment and we have a number of Health and well being practitioners and community support workers.
We have incorporated the Community Mental Health Framework into the daily functioning of the team; which enables us to be focused on the recovery of the patient through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach; with expertise from doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff.
We also have twice weekly MDT meetings, where we discuss clinical matters within our supportive team. We strive to provide person centred evidence based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.
Main duties of the job
This role is open to Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurses and will be supported by the Trust preceptorship programme.
You will be expected 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. The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high quality patient care; where the caseload can be demanding, diverse and frequently complex.
You will need to be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support. You will have experience of case management and be able to assess and plan treatment with service users. You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including the use of Safeguarding processes.
You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing 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.
We would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are a supportive, dynamic and integrated team which although busy has many rewards. We care deeply about our patients and their families and carers. We believe in listening and responding as a team, piloting new models, supporting each other and developing and using new care approaches. We aim to improve patient care as well as provide increase staff satisfaction and sense of achievement.
The South Bucks Older Adult Mental Health Team's main base is at Saffron House. The team is split into three Consultant Lead teams; which are aligned to local Primary Care Network patches.
The South Bucks older adults team works with non working age (65 and above) who experience a wide range of mental health conditions. We are committed to the person-centred recovery approach in all our clinical work and pride ourselves in offering a high-quality service reflected in our CQC rating of Good.
The South Bucks older adults 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.
Under the guidance of a named supervisor, take day-to-day responsibility as Lead Professional or Key Worker under the Community Mental health Framework for an identified caseload of clients with needs of moderate complexity.
Please see attached JD/PS for full Job Details.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Relevant professional qualification
Occupational Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary groups.
- Interpersonal skills/Communication skills
Skills required – IT / Admin
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the work of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of mental health conditions
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- To be able to manage in a stressful working environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/or carers.
- Are adaptable and flexible
- Are able to use own initiative when appropriate.
- Are keen to learn and develop
- Are a team player
- Are reliable
- Are able to challenge and be challenged
- Are able to build rapport with patients and colleagues
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to travel to work and for the purposes of work
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Meredith Gamble
- Job title
- Team Manager, South Bucks older adults
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865901309
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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