Trosolwg o'r swydd

Are you highly motivated and experienced registered nurse who is looking for a new challenge?

We're looking for a nurse with excellent communication skills, and a flexible and positive attitude to lead and inspire others as a Deputy Ward Manager on a full time basis to join Phoenix Ward.

Phoenix Ward is a 18-bedded male acute ward for males of working age (18-65 years-of-age) with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder.  Phoenix Ward also has a Health Based Place of Safety of which Phoenix Ward nursing staff support in the care and treatment that is provided to patients brought in under a Section 136 and 135 MHA. 

You should have a caring, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and be committed to the delivery of safe, high quality care to patients and their loved ones. Experience in an acute setting would be an advantage, but is not essential as we will provide you with all the training required.

Our team works hard to ensure high quality, patient centred-care is at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a motivated, supportive and cohesive multi-disciplinary Mental Health Team where your contribution is highly important. The team actively promotes a multi-disciplinary approach to the care coordination of our patients.

If you think you have the right skills and values to perform this role, please apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• Support the ward manager in delivering the units objectives in terms of patient care, staff development and service development. You will be responsible for clinical leadership of the ward environment, working in a way that promotes the principles of recovery, to ensure individualised, safe and effective care provision for all patients.
• In the absence of the ward manager you will also take the necessary managerial action to ensure compliance with organisational and stakeholder requirements.
• Undertake personal development and participate in staff appraisal and clinical supervision. As a team leader you will need to articulate a clear vision of the standards expected within your team and actively contribute to a positive learning environment providing supervision and mentorship to qualified and unqualified staff, creating an environment in which excellence in care flourishes through effective leadership and staff management / development.
• You will be auditing standards of care and dealing with and be confident in your human resource management approach

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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