Staff Nurse - Vaughan Thomas

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at Vaughan Thomas ward which is part of the 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.

Vaughan Thomas Ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 18 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.

• To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty
• To assist in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers
• To provide high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers
• To contribute to the development of acute inpatient services

You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates will need to be computer literate.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles.

As a Trust we provide 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 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.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension schem
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Jane Mukamusoni

Job title:

Ward Manager Email address: jane.mu Telephone number: