Forensic Charge Nurse - Kingfisher Ward, Oxford
Are you looking for a role where you can help shape the future of forensic services? Do you want to develop your leadership skills and support clinicians to offer an excellent service to women? Do you want to be part of a service built on best practice guidelines?
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Band 6 Charge Nurse to join the team here on Kingfisher ward.
The site sits within commuter distance of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Hertfordshire, and London City. Due to our central location, we boast a hugely inclusive and diverse staff group.
Main duties of the job
As a Charge Nurse, you will work closely with the Unit's Modern Matron, Ward Manager, and Clinical Nurse Lead. You will be an integral part of the MDT comprising nursing, medical, psychology, and occupational therapy team members. You will be able to develop your own practice and support others to develop theirs.
With a reputation for excellence and providing a range of evidence-based care, our service offers an attachment model of care tailored to each individual's needs along with a range of therapies and experiences to assist in the person's recovery journey. We have established effective ways of working with patients to help them identify and reach their goals while keeping them safe and supporting them towards a new life in the community.
If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, we would very much like to hear from you.
About us
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
* 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
Job responsibilities
Thames House is a 26-bed low secure unit for women with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past. The unit is split into a 10-bed high dependency unit and a 16-bed lower dependency unit.
Individuals applying for this post will require a positive can-do attitude and first-rate clinical skills and knowledge to work with very complex and often challenging patients. Also essential is a calm and reflective nature and the ability to offer leadership and containment to the ward. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork and other training directly related to the job. You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service.
Person Specification
Experience
* Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Experience in a leadership and management role
Knowledge
* Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983
* Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
* Previous experience working as a staff nurse in a forensic mental health care setting
Personal Qualities
* Effective leadership and motivational skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Able to take direction and instruction
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Additional RSU Lead of £1,446 Per annum | Pro-rata.
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