An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse at Vaughan Thomas ward which is 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.
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.
Vaughan Thomas Ward is an 18 bedded male acute ward. We provide care and treatment for up to 18 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems .
You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.
What we need from you!
A qualified RMN with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service
We are open to accepting applications from newly qualified nursing staff.
To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty
To assist in every aspect of the management of an acute inpatient unit
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers
To provide high quality of holistic nursing care to patients and carers
To contribute to the development of acute inpatient services
You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service. All candidates will need to be computer literate.
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 schem
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
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.
