Meadow PICU Ward Manager

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Please note this role is internal only and therefore only available to current employees of Oxford Health

We are looking for an enthusiastic Ward Manager to work in our purpose built, state of the art 8 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for young people in the Thames Valley. The PICU will be part of a system of mental health care for young people which comprises both community and inpatient provision. The PICU will provide a range of specialist treatment approaches based on attachment theory and Positive Behaviour Support.

The PICU Ward Manager along with the Clinical Nurse Lead will be responsible for effective operational management, organisation and delivery of high-quality nursing care within the unit. Clinical leadership skills are a crucial component for the role which will include some shift working to support with effective role modelling and development of the nursing team.

The successful candidate will need to be an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated registered mental health nurse, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and who is able to support and lead a team of staff, whilst working closely with the senior leadership team to manage the challenges of the environment and support the patients within our care.

The Unit is committed to development of the staff team and the successful candidate will have opportunities for training including Masters Modules in Positive Behavioural support and working with Autism. Leadership training in also available and would be a requirement of the role

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Sarah Firth (modern Matron) on 01865 901408 or sarah.firth@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Firth Job title: Modern Matron Email address: sarah.firth@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865 901408

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.