Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking to take a leading role in transforming the lives of people with mental health conditions?
If so, our Senior Keyworker RMN opportunity in the Oxford City and North East Adult Mental Health Team may be for you!
You can advance your clinical career and develop/grow your operational management abilities whilst working within a friendly and vibrant integrated mental health team.
You will be working with a rich cultural mix of people based within the beautiful city of Oxford and neighbouring areas, and we are looking for experienced nurses who can make a positive difference to this client group.
You will clinically lead a small team consisting of newly qualified Nurses/Occupational Therapists, Nurse Associates, Peer Support Workers, and Support Workers to provide care and interventions to a complex caseload of patients. This will be as part of a wider team working alongside 2-3 primary care networks, supported by psychiatric and psychological therapy clinicians.
Team members also participate in being duty workers about once a week. The service is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, not including bank holidays.
The City and North East Oxon Adult Mental Health Team's main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a short distance from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires.
We cover a large geographical area, so a candidate with access to a vehicle for work purposes would be well suited to the role.
Main duties of the job
You will act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice/knowledge whilst participating in direct evidence-based patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team providing professional and clinical support to patients.
You will undertake autonomous health assessments, diagnosing, treating, and discharging patients within your competence. As the Senior Keyworker, you will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.
You will support within the team, act as a role model and resource, and encourage the development of high clinical standards to improve patient outcomes.
You will function in various roles: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate, and implementer of clinical governance.
You will be a senior clinician within the team. The role will be predominantly clinical but will also include some operational leadership and supervision of your small team of junior staff.
The Oxford City and North East Adult Mental Health Team offers a supportive environment to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. The team managers are committed to staff wellbeing and development. We also hold twice-weekly MDT meetings where our energetic and supportive collective share ideas and discuss complex cases.
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, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will 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 to support your career and wellbeing, including:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS discounts across various shops, restaurants, and retailers
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
We hope this advert has provided a clear understanding of the skills we seek and the opportunity at hand. Please use the supporting statement section of your application to demonstrate your suitability for this role, referring to the job description, person specification, and guidance notes to tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview. Ensure you mention these in your application to increase your chances of selection.
We strive to provide person-centred and evidence-based care to patients, families, and carers.
If you have questions or wish to visit the service, please contact us. We encourage calls to discuss the role and welcome visits from interested applicants.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
* Awareness of national and local healthcare issues
* Understanding of Clinical Governance
* Knowledge of legal frameworks used in practice
* Maintaining professional accountability and registration
Experience
* Substantial experience in mental health care across different settings, including community mental health
* Providing clinical and managerial supervision
Skills
* Advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management
* Knowledge of presentations, diagnoses, and management options in mental health
* Commitment to growth and development of colleagues and environment
* Good English verbal and written communication skills
* Advanced problem-solving skills
* Qualification in management and leadership within healthcare
* Coaching skills
* Commitment to ongoing review and change
Qualifications
* Relevant professional qualification (RMN)
* Evidence of CPD portfolio
* Psycho-social Intervention qualification or equivalent
* Advanced clinical qualification (e.g., CBT, DBT, NMP)
* Membership of the British Association or Royal College of Occupational Therapists (for OT)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for previous convictions.
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum/pro-rata
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