Job summary
Are you passionate about mental health care and looking to join a supportive community mental health team?
We are currently seeking a part-time Registered Mental Health Nurse to become part of our dedicated Community Mental Health Team. Based at Aylesbury at the Whiteleaf Centre, our team is committed to providing exceptional care and treatment to adults with mental health challenges. Our goal is to deliver patient-centered care of the highest quality, while supporting our staff in their roles and fostering their professional growth.
As part of the Aylesbury CMHT, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes medical professionals, psychological therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, RMNs, and support workers. We also collaborate with third-sector workers who specialise in employment, housing, and social needs. To bridge the gap between patients and clinicians, we have also introduced Peer Support Workers who bring the invaluable perspective of lived experience.
Main duties of the job
* Perform specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with service users and their families/carers, and present findings to the team.
* Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to create and oversee treatment plans that ensure safety, promote well-being, and support independence and community inclusion.
* Deliver evidence-based interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and prevent relapse in various settings, and regularly review care and outcomes.
* Provide professional consultation to multi-agency services, meetings, and forums, and contribute to the duty provision within the team.
* Participate in continuous personal development, clinical education, and support for students and non-registered staff, and contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of nursing services.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
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: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro-Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 267-BM6977561-3A
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental health.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a CMHT with adults.
* Experience of supervising junior staff.
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant professional Registration (NMC).
* Relevant Professional Qualification.
Desirable
* Post Graduate Education specifically relating to Mental Health.
Other
Essential
* Able to travel to undertake work and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.
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: Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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