Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Staff Nurse at Wintle ward which is part of Adult Inpatient Service
As a Staff Nurse you will work as part of our Multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to our patients and support our trust on it's Journey to Outstanding Care.
We have a culture of continuous professional development and as a Staff Nurse we expect you to embrace change and engage in Quality Initiatives on the Ward to improve the service we provide.
We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
Wintle Ward is an 16 bedded female acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 16 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems.
You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients. 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.
The responsibilities of the role include:
* Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan, and implement patientspecific programmes of care/interventions, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.
* To undertake assessments, using your profession specific clinical knowledge and skills under close supervision from a clinically experienced member of staff.
* To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, department, patients home etc.) involving changing and demanding conditions
* To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate with patients and their families/carers.
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
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7731793
Job locations
Wintle Ward
Warneford Hospital
Oxford
OX3 7JX
Job description
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.
Job description
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 in multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Worked in a mental health setting
Skills
Essential
* Skills in clinical risk assessment and management
Desirable
* Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care.
Management
Essential
* Able to plan and organise the work of Health Care Assistants
Desirable
* Understanding of Productive Mental Health Wards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
* Worked in a mental health setting
Skills
Essential
* Skills in clinical risk assessment and management
Desirable
* Knowledge of NSF, Clinical governance and latest developments in mental health care.
Management
Essential
* Able to plan and organise the work of Health Care Assistants
Desirable
* Understanding of Productive Mental Health Wards
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
Wintle Ward
Warneford Hospital
Oxford
OX3 7JX
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Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Wintle Ward
Warneford Hospital
Oxford
OX3 7JX
Employer's website
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