Job overview

Are you a newly qualified nurse looking for an opportunity to join a well-established and highly skilled multi-disciplinary team?

Then Opal Ward is the place for you!

Opal Ward is a 20 bedded ward for those who have enduring mental illnesses, often with co-morbidities, which require rehabilitation, acquisition and maintenance of everyday life skills to promote recovery and social inclusion. 

Whatever the challenges, we believe there is always an opportunity for hardworking, initiative-taking, kind and compassionate clinicians here. We have strengthened our nurse leadership, have clear and exciting nursing pathways with training and development to support aspirations. You'll have access to training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, advance clinical practice, psychosocial interventions, etc. at master’s level.

We will provide a structured induction and ongoing support from managers and senior clinicians. We also offer preceptorships as well as the Flyer Programme. We understand everyone has different commitments outside of work, so can offer flexibility around working hours and patterns. If you want to progress clinically, in management, or both - you will have access to programmes and pathways to support your career progression. This is an incredible opportunity for personal development and to influence a fresh approach to psychiatric rehabilitation care. It is an exciting time to join us and we look forward to receiving your application. 

Main duties of the job

• Support service users and staff to understand the complexities of distress and how we support people through difficult times and indeed their families. 
• Undertake risks assessments and evaluation of their impacts in the management and containment of patients with mental disorders. To ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, compassionate and cost-effective nursing care that is compliant with established clinical pathways 
• Maintain liaison with careers, relatives of service users, participate actively in clinical update, reviews for assessment and evaluation of care.
• Participate in medication management and administration, mentoring of pre-qualified nursing students and supervision of junior staff and support  students in practice as a supervisor.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical practice and patient care using evidence-based interventions and leadership skills. Collaborative working with other professionals and members of multidisciplinary team.  Liaison with external agencies, Police, Court, Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT/AMHT), social services.

Applicants must be Registered Mental Health Nurses able to work in a challenging, dynamic and recovery focused environment. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties 

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure you’re your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”

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 apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team