Job summary
Are you highly motivated?
Enthusiastic?
Thoughtful?
We are looking for individuals with an interest in rehabilitation and recovery to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible and positive attitude. You should have a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care. Experience in a secure setting would be an advantage but is not essential as we will provide you with all the training required.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to be dynamic and committed by actively contributing to and supporting the recovery process as well as maintaining the high standards of patient care whilst working within a safe, secure and supportive environment.
You will work with our dedicated members of the MDT in implementing and evaluating individual care plans by working alongside the patient to support their recovery journey.
Wenric House is a 21-bedded Low Secure Forensic Unit for males 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 Trust provides a sound preceptorship programme to support newly qualified nurses to aid their development.
It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training and other training directly related to the job.
About us
We have an excellent relationship with local universities and post-graduate training providers. In addition to this you will have access to both local and trust training to support your continuing professional development.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
1. Excellent opportunities for career progression
2. 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
3. NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
4. Staff accommodation
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Lease car scheme
7. Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whilst practicing as a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of agreed individual care plans for the patient.
You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates must be computer literate.
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 dont 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.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. RMN Qualified
Experience
Essential
9. Experience of working in a mental health acute setting.
10. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
11. Experience of working in a secure mental health setting.
Skills
Essential
12. Fluent command of the English Language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally.
13. IT literate.
Knowledge
Essential
14. Knowledge of MHA 2007.
15. Practised person-centred care and research-based care.
16. Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care..