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Forensic Charge Nurse - Kingfisher Ward, Oxford
Band 6
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
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Are you are 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 at Thames House. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Littlemore Mental Health Centre opened in the early 2000’s and sits in the pretty Village of Sandford-on-Thames on the outskirts of Oxford.
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 and consider ourselves lucky to have such diversity within our team.
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Thames House is an innovative and dedicated team that comprises of a large MDT.
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 of 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 which is tailored to each individual’s needs along with a range of therapies and experiences to assist in person’s recovery journey. We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community.
If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, then we would very much like you to hear from you.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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
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We are committed to the ongoing development of our staffing group and actively encourage the continued professional development of our employees. We'll continue to support you through regular supervision and ensure you have the relevant training in order to really succeed in this role. We'll ensure we listen to what it is you need so you feel confident in leading as Charge Nurse.
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.
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Experience
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- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Have experience in a leadership and management role
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983
- Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
Meini prawf dymunol
- Has previous experience in working as a staff nurse in forensic mental health care setting
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent communication and presentational skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Able to take direction and instruction
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Caroline Thomas or Charlotte Ballard
- Teitl y swydd
- Ward Managers
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01865 902790
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
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 don’t 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
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