Staff Nurse - Phoenix Ward

Oxford

Full Time

£32,073 - £39,043 Per annum

Expires: 18/06/2026

Band 5

Permanent

About the Role

Job overview

Are you a qualified nurse looking for your next step in mental health?

We have a full time opportunity for a Staff Nurse at Phoenix Ward!

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.

Phoenix Ward is an 18-bedded male acute ward with a Health Based Place of Safety. We provide care and treatment for up to 18 patients, experiencing a variety of mental health problems, along with physical and social needs too .

You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.

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.

You will work within a needs-led model of care and will work in co-production with patients.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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. 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 scheme
Lease car scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

As a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, as well as being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients and carers.

In addition, you’ll 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.

You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and work well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred and recovery approach to care and treatment.

We have an excellent relationship with local universities and post-graduate training providers. In addition, to this you will have access to both local and trust training to support your continuing professional development.

It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training which involves learning safe and least restrictive restraint techniques, along with Immediate Life Support, and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service.

All candidates must be computer literate.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experiencing within working in a mental health setting.
Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working as a Band 5 in an acute mental health setting

Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications.

Essential criteria

Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse - NMC.
IT literate.
Fluent command of the English language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally.
Skills and confidence in clinical risk assessment and management.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2007.
Safely practice person-centred care and evidence-based practise.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Understand and work towards making the acute mental health inpatient environment neurodiverse-friendly.