Job summary
- Main area
- RMN / OT
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 267-OA6183566-A
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City and NE Oxon AMHT
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Dependant on experience.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Mental Health Nurse - City and NE Oxon
Band 6
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.
Job overview
The AMHT is excited to be recruiting Band 6 Mental Health Nurses and /or Occupational Therapists to join our busy but rewarding community team.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range people in Oxford and the surrounding area, including the market town of Bicester and surrounding villages of Islip, Woodstock and Kidlington.
We use the principles of a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of healthcare. We have incorporated FACT 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 registered mental health nurses and occupational therapists who have extensive experience of working in adult mental health services and understand the challenges that this care group can bring.
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 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.
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 City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team's main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a stones throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires along with a satellite base in the market town of Bicester. The team is split into three sub teams; Willow, Oak, and Aspen, which are aligned to local Primary Care Network patches.
The City AMHT supports adults of working age (18-65) 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 City AMHT 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.
Please see attached JD/PS for full details.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
- To evidence continuing professional development since qualification.
Desirable criteria
- To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management.
Occupational Experience
Essential criteria
- To evidence appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about working within community mental health care with working age adults.
- To evidence experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of AMHTs and interdisciplinary working.
- To evidence of understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
- To evidence a good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
- To evidence experience of supervising other staff.
Desirable criteria
- To evidence a good knowledge of community services in the local area.
- To evidence awareness of National and local policy concerning mental health guidance.
- To evidence experience of conducting clinical audit and presenting the resulting analyse.
- To evidence experience of supervising students on placements.
Skills required – IT / Admin
Essential criteria
- To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes.
- To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- To evidence understanding and commitment to work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
- To evidence the ability to travel around the local area to undertake home visits and visits to hospital and non-hospital sites, and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.
Desirable criteria
- Car driver with own car available to use for work.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Tom Adams
- Job title
- AMHT Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07436 029 850
- Additional information
Kelly Bevan
AMHT Team Manager
07824 550981
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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