Community Mental Health Nurse - Aylesbury

Job overview Are you passionate about mental health care and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive community mental health team?
Look no further!We are currently seeking Registered Mental Health Nurses to become part of our dedicated Community Mental Health Team.
Based at Aylesbury at the Whiteleaf Centre, our team is committed to providing exceptional care and treatment to adults with mental health challenges.
Our goal is to deliver patient-centered care of the highest quality, while supporting our staff in their roles and fostering their professional growth.As part of the Aylesbury CMHT , you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes medical professionals, psychological therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, RMNs, and support workers.
We also collaborate with third-sector workers who specialise in employment, housing, and social needs.
To bridge the gap between patients and clinicians, we have also introduced Peer Support Workers who bring the invaluable perspective of lived experience.This role carries an incentive premium of £3,500 (pro-rata) which will be paid in instalments over an 18 month period.
Please note that this scheme is not open to existing employees of Oxford Health and is subject to a claw back clause.
Further information will be provided.
Main duties of the job In this role, you will be part of a close-knit team working together to deliver exceptional care to our patients.We are looking for someone who works well in a team, but also has the ability to work independently using their own initiative.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of mental health and the impact this can have on a person's wellbeing.You will need to be organized, flexible and committed to delivering the highest possible care to our client group.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good lT skills, are essential.
Ideally, you will have experience working in adult mental health services and understand the challenges that working with this client group brings.
However, if you have transferrable skills and are motivated to learn about our client group we would encourage you to apply.We can offer you regular supervision and Personal Development Reviews and ongoing professional development through training (including the possibility of applying for AMHP training or NMP courses).
You will have the opportunity to mentor students.
There is excellent team-working, supportive colleagues and a friendly working environment.We would encourage you to give us a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants 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 progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role will require you to travel between community locations, you must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.Your work will be guided by a skilled leadership team consisting of professionals from various fields.
They will provide support and facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists, ensuring your development remains at the forefront.
Regular supervision will be offered, and you will be encouraged to undertake relevant training to further enhance your professional growthThe successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, including time management and prioritisation of the needs of their caseload.
In addition, they will work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan and implement client-specific care.Please see attached JD/PS for full details.
Person specification Experience Essential criteria Experience of working with people with mental health problems Desirable criteria Experience of working in a CMHTExperience of supervising junior staff Qualifications Essential criteria Relevant professional Registration (NMC)Relevant Professional Qualification Desirable criteria Post Graduate Education specifically relating to Mental Heath Other Essential criteria Able to travel to undertake work and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.
Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential.
All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research.
Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site.
The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing