Do you thrive in a job that is different every day?
Are you looking for a progressive opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge?
We are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse Associate to join our multi-disciplinary inpatient team at Cotswold House in Marlborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with experience working in the care setting and a good knowledge of eating disorders who are looking to build their skillset and grow their knowledge further.
The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, resourceful and caring, they should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. They will need to demonstrate a good awareness of mental health and knowledge of Eating Disorders.
Please note; previous applicants need not apply.
As a member of the nursing team you will be expected to demonstrate attitudinal competences through a professional, approachable and helpful manner towards patients, their families and carers, visitors and colleagues throughout the organisation.
You are also expected to actively support high standards of care delivery and challenge poor practice should you find it.
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.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Engage proactively with patients and their families/carers/significant others to build positive working alliances.
Participate in the monitoring of service users mental health, physical health and well-being including escalation of interventions when necessary and using physical health skills and obtaining specimens as directed.
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical care and monitor outcomes
Contribute to and interpret care plans and risk assessments accurately and consistently.
Work to develop effective multidisciplinary relationships through skilled communication with the ward and community teams.
Participate in co-facilitation of a wide range of therapeutic groups and activities.
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
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

Please refer the Job description for details