Staff Nurse - Wenric House - Oxford

We are recruiting a Staff Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team at Wenric House, our 21-bed low secure unit for male patients based at Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford. Many of our service users have experience of the criminal justice system, and this role offers the opportunity to support patients on their recovery and rehabilitation journey within a safe, secure and supportive environment. You will work closely with the MDT to implement and evaluate individual care plans, supporting patients to achieve positive outcomes while maintaining high standards of compassionate, person-centred care. We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills, a caring, non-judgemental and inclusive approach, and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care. An interest in rehabilitation and recovery within forensic services is essential. Experience in a secure setting would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided. At Oxford Health, we offer a supportive learning culture focused on personal and professional development. Newly qualified nurses will also have the opportunity to take part in our Flyer Programme (preceptorship), designed to support you as you begin your career.,

• Make a systematic and comprehensive assessment/ re-assessment of client need within the CPA framework
• Plan, implement and Evaluate Care, working as a primary nurse.
• Coordinate Care Programme Approach Meetings
• Produce reports for CPA, Managers Meetings and Mental Health Review Tribunals
• Participate in Individual and Group Therapies
• Develop effective risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team
• Undertake a Carer's Assessment and develop Carer's care plans
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication effects, side-effects, indications, contraindications and recommended dosage.
• Work with clients with concordance issues and promote client choice.
The role involves working a rotating shift pattern of early, late and night shifts to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role. It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training and other training directly related to the job. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team