Job Description

We have opportunities for Staff Nurses at Phoenix Ward which is part of Adult Inpatient Service.



As a Staff Nurse you will work as part of our Multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to our patients and support our trust on it's Journey to Outstanding Care.



We have a culture of continuous professional development and as a Staff Nurse we expect you to embrace change and engage in Quality Initiatives on the Ward to improve the service we provide.



We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.



Phoenix Ward is an 18-bedded male acute ward with a Health Based Place of Safety. We provide care and treatment for up to 18 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems, along with physical and social needs too .



You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients. You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates must be computer literate.

The responsibilities of the role include:

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to diagnose, assess, plan, and implement patient

specific programmes of care/interventions, contributing to the continuous assessment of patients.



To undertake assessments, using your profession specific clinical knowledge and skills under close supervision from a clinically experienced member of staff.



To function effectively across a variety of environments (e.g. ward, department, patients home etc.) involving changing and demanding conditions



To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate with patients and their families/carers.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.



Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.



As a Trust we provide 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 progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups



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.