Staff Nurse - Wintle Ward

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 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 its 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.

You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients.

Wintle Ward is a 16‑beded female acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 16 patients experiencing a variety of mental health problems.

You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.

• A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
• A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
• Be self‑motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
• Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
• A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service

We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.

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".

"Caring, safe and excellent".

• 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

19 July 2024

Agenda for change

Band 5

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro‑rata

Permanent

Full‑time

267‑OA6452452

Wintle Ward

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

As a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll be responsible for the co‑ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, as well as being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients and carers. In addition, you’ll develop effective risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team.

You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and work well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst remaining focused on providing a person‑centred and recovery approach to care and treatment.

We have an excellent relationship with local universities and post‑graduate training providers. In addition to this you will have access to both local and Trust training to support your continuing professional development.

It is mandatory for you to complete Management of Violence Aggression Training, Breakaway Training and other training directly related to the job.

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.

• Experience
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
• Desirable
  • Worked in a mental health setting
• Skill…