Job summary Are you are looking for a role, where you can help shape the future of forensic services?
Do you want to develop your leadership skills and support clinicians to offer an excellent service to women?Do you want to be part of a service built on best practice guidelines?
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Band 6 Charge Nurse to join the team here on Kingfisher ward.
The site sits within commuter distance of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Hertfordshire and London City.
Due to our central location, we boast a hugely inclusive and diverse staff group and consider ourselves lucky to have such diversity within our team.
Main duties of the job As a Charge Nurse you will work closely with the Unit's Modern Matron, Ward Manager and Clinical Nurse Lead.
You will be an integral part of the MDT comprising of nursing, medical, psychology and occupational therapy team members.
You will be able to develop your own practice, and support others to develop theirs.With a reputation for excellence and providing a range of evidence-based care, our service offers an attachment model of care which is tailored to each individual's needs along with a range of therapies and experiences to assist in person's recovery journey.
We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community.If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, then we would very much like you to hear from you.
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, delivering care as close to home as possibleOur 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 Job description Job responsibilities Thames House is a 26 bed low secure unit for women with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder.
Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past.
The unit is split into a 10 bed high dependency unit and a 16 bed lower dependency unit.
Individuals applying for this post will require a positive can do attitude and first rate clinical skills and knowledge to work with very complex and often challenging patients.
Also essential is a calm and reflective nature and the ability to offer leadership and containment to the successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork and other training directly related to the will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24-hour, 7 day a week service.
Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Have experience in a leadership and management role Knowledge Essential Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation including the Mental Health Act 1983 Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy Desirable Has previous experience in working as a staff nurse in forensic mental health care setting Personal Qualities Essential Effective leadership and motivational skills Excellent communication and presentational skills Desirable Able to take direction and instruction