Oxford Health NHS Trust rH27iWzC
Candidates should possess strong clinical skills, a positive attitude, and a calm demeanor to navigate the challenges of the role. The position requires participation in mandatory training and entails a rotating shift pattern to maintain 24/7 service coverage. Additional benefits include a £1,446 per annum RSU Lead payment on top of the salary. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to lead and shape the future of forensic services while supporting women's mental health recovery journeys.
Are you are looking for a role, where you can help shape the future of forensic services? Do you want to develop your leadership skills and support clinicians to offer an excellent service to women?Do you want to be part of a service built on best practice guidelines?
We are looking for a dynamic and creative Band 6 Charge Nurse to join the team here on Kingfisher ward.
The site sits within commuter distance of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Wiltshire, Hertfordshire and London City. Due to our central location, we boast a hugely inclusive and diverse staff group and consider ourselves lucky to have such diversity within our team.
As a Charge Nurse you will work closely with the Unit's Modern Matron, Ward Manager and Clinical Nurse Lead. You will be an integral part of the MDT comprising of nursing, medical, psychology and occupational therapy team members. You will be able to develop your own practice, and support others to develop theirs.
With a reputation for excellence and providing a range of evidence-based care, our service offers an attachment model of care which is tailored to each individual's needs along with a range of therapies and experiences to assist in person's recovery journey. We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community.
If you think you have the right skills and values to offer us at this exciting time, then we would very much like you to hear from you.
About us
Thames House is a 26 bed low secure unit for women with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or personality disorder. Many of our service users have had experience of the criminal justice system in the past. The unit is split into a 10 bed high dependency unit and a 16 bed lower dependency unit.
Individuals applying for this post will require a positive can do attitude and first rate clinical skills and knowledge to work with very complex and often challenging patients. Also essential is a calm and reflective nature and the ability to offer leadership and containment to the ward.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute and participate in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care and treatment for people with mental health problems.
This post attracts a RSU Lead of £1,446 per annum on top of your annual salary.
It is mandatory for you to complete PEACE Teamwork and other training directly related to the job.You will work a rotating shift pattern to cover our 24-hour, 7 day a week service.
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