Job Description

Are you a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys supporting the care of people with a Learning Disability and Mental Health needs?



We are seeking kind and enthusiastic individuals to join our multi-disciplinary forensic team to improve people's quality of life whilst developing skills to return to the community.



Evenlode Ward is a 10 bedded, medium secure service for males with a learning disability, mental health & forensic needs . We deliver individualised, specialist care which is tailored to improve the quality of life for individuals accessing our service within the principals of strength based care, utilising the 'Good Lives' model of care which is focused on Positive Behavioural Support.



We are committed to developing nurses professionally and personally in their career goals whilst improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the individuals we support and their families.



The ward has a fully established multidisciplinary team with lots of experience and welcomes innovative nurses to continue in the delivery of excellent care in line with best practice. We are very keen to recruit professionals with a commitment to continually improving services and with enthusiasm to contribute to the development of the service.



If this sounds like area you'd like to work in and make a positive impact to mental health care, we'd love to hear from you!



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with men with learning disabilities who are currently inpatients on a medium secure ward.

Provide high quality, holistic nursing care to men with learning disabilities and their families/ carers, using a collaborative and inclusive approach.

Be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, including meal preparation.

Assist in every aspect of the management of an inpatient ward for men with learning disabilities including accessing leave in the community.

Key Nurse responsibilities supporting patients with the development of care plans, risk assessments and reports which are accessible to their needs.

Lead shifts and work alongside nursing colleagues and wider MDT to maintain the safety and security of a medium secure service.



It is mandatory for you to complete training in relation to managing violence & aggression which includes PEACE Training. Other training is available to support your role .



You will be required to work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24 hour, 7 day a week service. Shifts include a range of early, late and night shifts. 1 long day per week can be requested. We do not offer fixed nights or exclude nights from the working pattern.



Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.



As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"



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 apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.



The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.