• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-25-0724?language=en&page=123&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  About us

  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

  Details

  Date posted

  05 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, pro-rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  267-OA7245160

  Job locations

  Vaughan Thomas Ward

  Warneford Hospital

  Oxford

  OX3 7JX

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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.

  Job description

  Job 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

  • Experiencing within working in a mental health setting.
  • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as a Band 5 in an acute mental health setting

  Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications.

  Essential

  • 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

  • Can demonstrate clear evidence of Continued Professional Development.
  • Qualification in psychosocial interventions.

  Leadership

  Essential

  • Able to co-ordinate a span of duty on a mental health acute male adult ward.

  Desirable

  • Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively.

  Training and facilitation of learning.

  Essential

  • Demonstrate willingness to be involved in mentoring students.
  • Demonstrate willingness to coach healthcare assistants.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experiencing within working in a mental health setting.
  • Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as a Band 5 in an acute mental health setting

  Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications.

  Essential

  • 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

  • Can demonstrate clear evidence of Continued Professional Development.
  • Qualification in psychosocial interventions.

  Leadership

  Essential

  • Able to co-ordinate a span of duty on a mental health acute male adult ward.

  Desirable

  • Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively.

  Training and facilitation of learning.

  Essential

  • Demonstrate willingness to be involved in mentoring students.
  • Demonstrate willingness to coach healthcare assistants.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Vaughan Thomas Ward

  Warneford Hospital

  Oxford

  OX3 7JX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Vaughan Thomas Ward

  Warneford Hospital

  Oxford

  OX3 7JX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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