Charge Nurse - Highfield Adolescent Mental Health Unit- Oxford

OverviewAre you enthusiastic? Passionate? Looking for an opportunity to lead?

We are looking for compassionate individuals to join us as a Charge Nurse at the Highfield Unit, a state-of-the-art purpose built hospital which specialises in the care of those aged 11-18.

The Highfield Unit offers 18 inpatient beds to those young people who require intense support and treatment not possible within the community. We assess and treat those with a wide range of disorders and difficulties including; Eating disorders, Psychosis, Bi-Polar/Mood disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self harm and relationship and attachment-based difficulties. We also have the provision of a 2 bed area for those that need High Dependency care.

Our service aims to provide excellent, safe care with the highest quality of nursing care to young people and their families whom require support from the inpatient team. We pride ourselves on being flexible, passionate and dynamic in our approach to treatment and care and aim to work with young people in a collaborative and holistic manner. Our practice is guided by evidence and best-practice and we believe excellent clinical supervision and reflective spaces are essential maintain wellbeing and reflective practice.

ResponsibilitiesWe have a large MDT team to work alongside including; Teachers, Psychologists, Dietician, Occupational therapists, Family therapist, Consultant and Medical team, Administrators, and Health care assistants. There is the opportunity to work alongside different disciplines to share knowledge, ideas and ensure that the assessment of a young person and their family is thorough and individualised.

You will have the opportunity to support the Clinical nurse leads and Modern Matron in leading the nursing team; this can range from being involved in supporting staff recruitment, assisting for interviews, delivering preceptorship, completing inductions and identifying training needs within the nursing team and resolving how to address these.

You will also assist in ensuring that the unit meets all Trust and National policies and guidelines and may support the implementation of any audits or changes in standards or policy alterations. You will be part of the team who identifies training needs and delivers these to the nursing team. You will provide day to day leadership to the ward and support the nursing team to develop.

Working for our organisationOxford 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 and Inclusion team

QualificationsEssential criteria

RMN

Desirable criteria

Management courses/qualifications

ExperienceEssential criteria

Understanding of Child Protection issues.

Understanding of the multidisciplinary approach.

Understanding of the effects of mental illness on young people and their families

Skills/KnowledgeEssential criteria

A good understanding and working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in an adolescent or acute setting

Ability to adapt to different approaches of care.

Documents to Download

JDandPS - Band 6 Charge Nurse (PDF, 320.4KB)

Job Risks and OH Tasks (DOCX, 234.2KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Fran Tutty

Title: Operational Lead

Email: highfield.unit@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

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