Job Description

Job Title: Community Mental Health Nurse. Band 5, Nurse Team Leader Band 6 and Community Psychiatric Nurse band 6 available

Trust:

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Didcot Hospital AND Whiteleaf Centre

Ward: Community based around the area

Pay Rates:

18.66 TO 29.85 Band 5

Pay Rates:

22.99 TO 36.79 Band 6

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday, long term.

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?

This position allows nurses to deliver crucial mental health support and interventions directly within the community, positively influencing patients' lives. The flexibility inherent in a bank role means nurses can tailor their schedules to fit personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the diverse community settings offer rich opportunities for skill enhancement, professional autonomy, and engaging with individuals from various backgrounds. The ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care on a flexible schedule makes this role both professionally rewarding and personally accommodating.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Practice

To work as an autonomous practitioner an active participant of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with the service user and their families/carers and presenting back to the wider MDT. To work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies. To delivery evidence-based interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and relapse prevention in a variety of settings. To regularly review care and outcomes, supporting service users to complete clinical outcome measures and monitoring progress and adapting treatment options as required. Knowledge of common physical health conditions and their management, and an ability to complete cardiometabolic assessments. Extensive knowledge of medications including side effects, management, and the administration of medications within the NMC guidelines and Trusts policies.

Offer professional consultation to multi agency

The role will involve but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

Essential Requirements Desirable Requirements Knowledge Requirements

Professional Qualification RMN (Degree or equivalent) Professional Registration RMN Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio Post graduate Appropriate significant experience post qualification experience.

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health. Understand and have experience of Risk Management Good understanding of Clinical Governance Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession. Understand CMHTs and interdisciplinary working Experience of supervising other staff Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
A minimum of 6 months paid experience as a Community Mental Health 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.

Apply

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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 18.66-36.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Didcot OX11 0AG