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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
About
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. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible.
Community Mental Health Nurse - Central Older Adult CMHT
Accepting applications until: 27-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 27-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Older Adult Central CMHT, POWIC building
- Cyfeiriad
- Warneford Hospital
- Tref
- Oxford
- Cod post
- OX3 7JX
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (normal hours are Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:00 will be considered but every 3rd week the team covers the out of hours service 5-8pm. Staff also work weekends on a rota basis.)
Salary
- Cyflog
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Band 6)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- RMN
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 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 LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply
Do you have both passion and perspective on the challenges and complexities older adult mental health groups face? Are you a resilient registered Mental Health Nurse with demonstrable post qualification experience?
We are recruiting for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our team on a part time basis (22.5 hours per week) based at the Warneford Hospital. You’ll provide assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range of adults within Oxford and the surrounding areas including Bicester and surrounding villages of Islip, Woodstock, and Kidlington. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills within a team committed to the wellbeing and development of all staff.
Working in the beautiful City of Oxford, we focus on the recovery of patients through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach, with expertise from doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff alongside regular clinical team meetings. We strive to provide person centred evidence-based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.
If this sounds like a team and mission you'd like to be part of, we would love to hear from you!
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- Work as an autonomous practitioner in the multi-disciplinary team
undertaking specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with the service user and their
families/carers and presenting back to the wider MDT. - Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of
a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their
independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner
agencies. - Deliver evidence-based interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and
relapse prevention in a variety of settings. - Regularly review care and outcomes, supporting service users to complete clinical outcome
measures and monitoring progress and adapting treatment options as required. - Knowledge of common physical health conditions and their management, and an ability to
complete cardiometabolic assessment
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.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
We are a supportive, enthusiastic 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 Central Older Adult CMHT 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 Older Adult CMHT supports adults over 65 yrs of age who experience a wide range of mental health conditions including dementia. We are committed to the person-centred recovery approach in all our clinical work and pride ourselves in offering a high-quality service.
The Central CMHT 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 refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role
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.
Person specification
Education and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development since qualification.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management.
Occupational Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Appropriate experience and a high level of knowledge about community mental health care with older adults.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working.
- Understanding and experience of risk management both clinically and operationally.
- Good understanding of clinical governance and your professional legal responsibilities.
- Experience of supervising other staff.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Good knowledge of community services in the local area.
- Awareness of National and local policy concerning mental health guidance.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit and presenting the resulting analyse.
- Experience of supervising students on placements.
Skills required – IT / Admin
Meini prawf hanfodol
- IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Other Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding and commitment to work within the Trust policies of data protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, and to meet the diverse needs of patients.
- 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.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Car driver with own car available to use for work.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Faye Francis
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01865 904010
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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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