Job summary Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with long term mental illness? Are you looking for a new role with responsibility and variation in a busy working environment? The Oxford City and North East AMHT are looking to recruit an experienced RMN to take a lead on running the Depot Clinic which is based at the Warneford Hospital in Headington. The City and Northeast OAMHT's main base is a stones throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires. We provide care for the residents of Oxford, the local towns of Kidlington, Bicester and Woodstock, and the surrounding villages. You would be in charge of the day to day running of the clinic and be responsible for ensuring that all of our SMI patients are receiving their anti-psychotic medications as per NICE guidance (including administering Depot injections). 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. 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. Main duties of the job This role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses who have experience of working in Adult Mental Health services and understand the challenges that this care group can bring. Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited 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. Act as an independent practitioner within a defined community setting, while liaising with other professionals as necessary. You will manage the depot clinic whilst working closely with our lead pharmacy technician and have a caseload of clients prescribed IM medication and provide supervision to others as appropriate. Responsible for the evaluation of nursing care within agreed parameters, and have a working knowledge of local and national policies including legislation which governs current service provision and audit. To support and participate in a team based learning culture, engaging in practice developmentinitiatives, supervision, and reflective practice forums. To support and supervise junior members of the team and to act as a mentor/preceptor tostudent nurses/trainees 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 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 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 267-OA6981201 Job locations City and North East Oxon AMHT Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX Job description Job 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. For more information and a greater overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description. We would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants. Job description Job 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. For more information and a greater overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description. We would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants. Person Specification Education and Training Essential To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration. To evidence continuing professional development since qualification. (Portfolio may be required to be viewed at interview) Desirable To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management Occupational Experience Essential 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 Skills required - IT / Admin Essential To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills To be able to travel between sites as required Person Specification Education and Training Essential To evidence a professional qualification (degree or equivalent) and current valid professional registration. To evidence continuing professional development since qualification. (Portfolio may be required to be viewed at interview) Desirable To evidence post graduate qualifications specifically relating to an appropriate aspect of care or management Occupational Experience Essential 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 Skills required - IT / Admin Essential To evidence IT literacy, to include the Microsoft suite of programmes To evidence excellent English written and verbal communication skills To be able to travel between sites as required 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 City and North East Oxon AMHT Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)