Nursing Associate Oxford
Job description
The Oxford Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) is a multi-disciplinary specialist mental health team located in central Oxford. The primary goals of the CRHTT is to identify, assess, and intervene; to return the individual to his/her prior level of functioning as quickly as possible; and to lessen any negative impact on future mental health. We are a team who provide support for people aged 18 and older experiencing mental health crisis in central and north east oxford. Our team is dedicated to the delivery of personalised quality care and supports service users in acute mental health crisis and are an alternative to inpatient admission by providing intensive care and psychosocial interventions in the community. We provide care by facilitating home visits, medical reviews, psychology input, telephone support and facilitate supportive discharge from hospital and managing the transition back to community-based services. We work in close partnership with Acute inpatient teams and Community Mental Health teams. Our Team is multidisciplinary and is comprised of different professionals and roles which include Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental health nurses, Social workers, Occupational therapists and Senior Support workers. The CRHTT is now expanding in the geographical area that it provides support to and we are thrilled to announce opportunities for Registered Nurse Associates to join our team. You will support your integration in to the team you will be provided training in CFT , CBT , DBT and much more. You will also have opportunities to lead on Physical Health Treatment alongside nursing and medical colleagues on the ward The role will assist the multidisciplinary team to deliver a wide range of nursing interventions including the treatment of multiple chronic conditions, learning disability and social vulnerability. It requires strong all-round capability, insights and adaptability in physical and mental health, as well as organisational, communication and inter-personal skills Oxford 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 & Inclusion team When appointed the Nurse Associate will work closely with the rest of the nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team in leading and providing crisis care. The appointed Nurse Associate will have a key role in : Monitoring of physical and mental health conditions Be involved in the development of care planning and risk assessments Administering of medication in accordance with NMC guidelines Supporting junior staff with their development Assisting in specific therapeutic activities to meet the needs of service users, carers and trusted persons. Interested candidates will be expected to work a mixture of shifts to cover the service demands of either 7.5 or 12.5hrs however as part of the recruitment process the recruitment team would also consider flexible working applications that complement service demand.
