Community Mental Health Nurse

Oxford Health; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abingdon is seeking an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join their community team. You will provide high-quality care and support to patients with mental health issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in adult mental health services and the ability to work autonomously. This rewarding position offers excellent career progression opportunities, generous annual leave, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with extensive experience in adult mental health services.
• Must understand the challenges faced by patients in mental health care.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain high-quality care for patients.
• Manage caseloads autonomously and offer recommended treatment.
• Assess and manage risk using Safeguarding processes.

Skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Professional Registration

Post graduate education in community care

Job description

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a new challenge?

The AMHT is excited to be recruiting Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our busy but rewarding community team on a full time basis.

We are an experienced Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) based in Abingdon. Our team is friendly, supportive-enhanced and committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals in the community. We Equals collaborate to provide both short-term and long-term interventions, ensuring each patient receives compassionate and person-centred support.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range of people in Abingdon and surrounding areas.

This role is open to registered mental health nurses who have extensive experience of working in adult mental health services and understand the challenges that this care group can bring. The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care; where the caseload can be demanding, diverse and frequently complex. Please note, previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the87 job

• You will be expected to deliver and maintain high quality and meaningful care for our patients.
• You will need to be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support.
• You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including the use of Safeguarding processes.

You will be supported by an experienced support team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and hold your learning as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake relevant training for your professional development.

We use the principles of a flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of health. FACT is integrated into daily functioning, focusing on recovery through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach with experts from doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, support staff, and psychological therapies.

We have daily MDT meetings where clinical matters are discussed within our supportive team. We strive to provide person-centred evidence-based care to patients, working collaboratively with families and carers where possible.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work. Please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and tailor your supporting statement to the role, addressing all essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people Skylights across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Supplies are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and homes, as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tellники that you receive:************************************************************************************** “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

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 apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we seek and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting vliegtuig” element to demonstrate suitability for this role, referring to the job description, person specification and guidance notes attached.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure you refer to these in your application to increase your chances of being selected.

Person specification

Education and Training

• Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
• Professional Registration
• Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care / research awareness / management)

Occupational Experience

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Extensive experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illness
• Experience working in community setting

Skills required - IT / Admin

• IT Literate