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.
Responsibilities
- 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 conduct timely reviews of the risk management plan to identify 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.
- Work a rotating shift pattern of early, late and night shifts to cover a 24 hour 7 day a week service.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Experience in a secure setting is advantageous but not essential.
- Full training and support will be provided.
- Must complete mandatory Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training and other training directly related to the job.
- For candidates based outside of the UK, you must be fully qualified, have passed your OSCE, and hold an NMC pin number.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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