Job overview

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

We are recruiting Staff Nurses to join the multidisciplinary team at Glyme Ward, our medium secure rehabilitation unit at the Oxford Clinic.

You'll contribute to the recovery process for our patients as well as maintaining the high standards of care whilst working within a safe, secure and supportive environment. The role involves working with dedicated members of the MDT in implementing and evaluating individual patient care plans by working alongside the patient to support their recovery journey.  

Glyme Ward is a medium secure unit providing 17 bedrooms for male patients based at the Littlemore Mental Health Centre site in Oxford. Within our 17 beds we support 2 patients within our own ward based 'flat' where service suers are supported in growing independent living skills. Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system.

We are looking for individuals with an interest in rehabilitation and recovery within forensic services. To succeed in this role you'll have excellent communication skills, a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care. 

We offer a supportive learning culture to promote your personal and professional development at Oxford Health. Watch our Flyer Programme video  to find out more.

Main duties of the job

• Make a systematic and comprehensive assessment/ re-assessment of client need within the CPA framework
• Plan, implement and Evaluate Care, working as a primary nurse.
• Coordinate Care Programme Approach Meetings
• Produce reports for CPA, Managers Meetings and Mental Health Review Tribunals
• Participate in Individual and Group Therapies
•  Develop effective risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team
• Undertake a Carer’s Assessment and develop Carer’s care plans
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication effects, side-effects, indications, contraindications and recommended dosage. 
•  Work with clients with concordance issues and promote client choice.

The role involves working a rotating shift pattern of early, late, Long days and night shifts to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.

It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training and other training directly related to the job. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties. 

Working for our organisation

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:

•    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 apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team