Job summary We're looking for a Staff Nurse with a passion for making a real difference to Older people experiencing mental health issues. Could this be you? Are you already a Band 5 RMN or soon to be qualified? Cherwell Ward is a 17 bedded Female Older Adult Mental Health Inpatient ward. We specialise in the care and treatment of female older adult experiencing mental ill health. The Older Adult Mental Health wards provide acute psychiatric Inpatient assessment and treatment of Older people within Oxfordshire with either a functional and/or organic illness for both male and female older adults within the Fulbrook Centre. Successful applicants should have strong skills regarding physical co-morbidities and the management of our patients physical health co-morbidities or the passion and drive to learn about how to support our patients to manage them. Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Nurse, you'll be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, as well as being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care in co-production with patients and carers. In addition, you'll develop effective risk management plans, using the risk formulation framework 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. You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and work well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred and recovery approach to care and treatment. About us Our ward team consists of Nurses, Registered Nurse Associates, Consultant Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, Physio Therapists, Psychology and an Activity Coordinator. With support when needed from Speech and Language therapy, Dietician and a Neurologist. 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 Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 267-OA6765582 Job locations Fulbrook Centre Old Road Oxford OX3 7JU Job description Job responsibilities A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service. Supporting and supervising Registered Nurse associates and Health care Assistants. Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills, and be able to adapt your communications appropriately. A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service working earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Job description Job responsibilities A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service. Supporting and supervising Registered Nurse associates and Health care Assistants. Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills, and be able to adapt your communications appropriately. A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service working earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Person Specification Essential Essential RMN or Training to become RMN Fluent command of the English Language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally. IT literate Essential Essential Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively Able to co-ordinate a span of duty on an Older adult ward Demonstrate willingness to be involved in mentoring students Demonstrate willingness to coach Health Care Assistants Desirable Worked in a mental health setting Essential Essential Have a good understanding of common physical health illnesses in Older People Desirable Previous experience of working with Older Adults Person Specification Essential Essential RMN or Training to become RMN Fluent command of the English Language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally. IT literate Essential Essential Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively Able to co-ordinate a span of duty on an Older adult ward Demonstrate willingness to be involved in mentoring students Demonstrate willingness to coach Health Care Assistants Desirable Worked in a mental health setting Essential Essential Have a good understanding of common physical health illnesses in Older People Desirable Previous experience of working with Older Adults 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Fulbrook Centre Old Road Oxford OX3 7JU Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)