Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The applicant will need to be available for shift work, including: day/night/weekends.)
- Job ref
- 267-OA7245160
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Vaughan Thomas Ward
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse or final year student seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity?
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust have openings for a Staff Nurse. You would be joining the Vaughan Thomas Ward, to join part of the 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 its Journey to Outstanding Care.
This would be a varied and progressive role - 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. You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients.
This position is open to applicants who are either registered mental health nurse's or final year student nurses.
Main duties of the job
Vaughan Thomas Ward is an 18-bedded mental health 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.
You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues in a role that requires:
- Responsibility for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty
- Assisting in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients and carers
- Providing high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers
- Contribution to the development of acute inpatient service
It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training which involves learning safe and least restrictive restraint techniques, along with Immediate Life Support, and other training directly related to the job.
You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service.
We are open to accepting applications from qualified nurses or final year student nurses.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experiencing within working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a Band 5 in an acute mental health setting
Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications.
Essential criteria
- Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse - NMC.
- IT literate.
- Fluent command of the English language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally.
- Skills and confidence in clinical risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2007.
- Safely practice person-centred care and evidence-based practise.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Understand and work towards making the acute mental health inpatient environment neurodiverse-friendly.
Desirable criteria
- Can demonstrate clear evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Qualification in psychosocial interventions.
Leadership
Essential criteria
- Able to co-ordinate a span of duty on a mental health acute male adult ward.
Desirable criteria
- Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively.
Training and facilitation of learning.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate willingness to be involved in mentoring students.
- Demonstrate willingness to coach healthcare assistants.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hussein Dirisu
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Telephone number
- 01865902992
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the attitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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