Job overview
Are you a qualified mental health nurse with CAMHS and/or inpatient experience, seeking a new challenge?
We are looking for compassionate individuals to join us as full time Charge Nurses at the Highfield Unit, a state‑of‑the‑art purpose built hospital which specialises in the care of those aged 11-18.
The Highfield Unit offers 18 inpatient beds to those young people who require intense support and treatment not possible within the community. We assess and treat those with a wide range of disorders and difficulties including: Eating disorders, Psychosis, Bi-Polar/Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self harm and relationship and attachment‑based difficulties. We also have the provision of a 2 bed area for those that need High Dependency care.
Our service aims to provide excellent, safe care with the highest quality of nursing care to young people and their families whom require support from the inpatient team. We pride ourselves on being flexible, passionate and dynamic in our approach to treatment and care and aim to work with young people in a collaborative and holistic manner. Our practice is guided by evidence and best‑practice and we believe excellent clinical supervision and reflective spaces are essential maintain wellbeing and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
We have a large MDT team to work alongside including: Teachers, Psychologists, Dietician, Occupational therapists, Family therapist, Consultant and Medical team, Administrators, and Health care assistants. There is the opportunity to work alongside different disciplines to share knowledge, ideas and ensure that the assessment of a young person and their family is thorough and individualised.
You will have the opportunity to support the Clinical nurse leads and Modern Matron in:
* Provide day to day leadership to the ward and support the nursing team to develop.
* Supporting staff recruitment, assisting for interviews
* Delivering preceptorship & completing inductions
* Identifying training needs within the nursing team and resolving how to address these.
* Be part of the team who identifies training needs and delivers these to the nursing team.
* You will also assist in ensuring that the unit meets all Trust and National policies and guidelines and may support the implementation of any audits or changes in standards or policy alterations.
Working for our organisation
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
Person specification
Qualifications
* Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
Desirable qualifications
* Management courses/qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
* Understanding of Child Protection issues.
* Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach.
* Understanding of the effects of mental illness on young people and their families
* Extensive demonstratable experience working in CAMHS or inpatient units
Desirable criteria
* Experience in quality improvement projects
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* A good understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
* Leadership experience
Desirable criteria
* Ability to adapt to different approaches of care.
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