Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse, Child and Adolescent mental health and Psychiatry.

Trust:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Savernake Hospital - Marlborough

Pay Rates:

18.66 to 29.85

Shift Patterns: Full time or part time. Maximum 37.5 hours a week without overtime.

Maternity Cover.

Trust info

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across the Thames Valley and beyond. As a large Trust, there is a variety of opportunities both in communities and hospitals. By working in partnership with a range of organisations such as universities, Oxford Health works hard to promote innovation in healthcare, support research and to train doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Why might this job interest you?

The role will be working on an inpatient unit looking after adults with an eating disorder and supporting them to recover. This involves day to day tasks such as administering medication, offering 1-1 time to patients, care and safety planning, offering carer liaison and supporting patients at the dining table for meals and snacks. The Nurse role will also involve taking on the Primary or Secondary Nurse role for patients - enabling you to get to know patients and build therapeutic relationships to support them on an individualised basis.

What you can add:

Can demonstrate clear evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge of MHA 1983 Knowledge of Eating Disorders treatments Competence with carrying out physical health monitoring such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations, ECG etc. Ability to work with patients and carers to develop care plans and risk assessments. Further training in psychosocial interventions Training in clinical risk assessment and management Experience of naso-gastric feeding Experience of phlebotomy o Understanding requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
The role will involve but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

Experience of working in a mental health setting o Experience of working with individuals with an eating disorder
A minimum of 6 months paid experience in the field of

Child and Adolescent mental health and Psychiatry

registered nurse in an UK hospital environment within the last 3 years

Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.

Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.*

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care

- be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly pay

to give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light Card

- NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts

/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help

- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestyle

- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunities

via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.

Explore different wards,

keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Community

means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 18.66-29.85 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person