Community Mental Health Nurse
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75742623 |
Summary
Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply
Are you a newly qualified Mental Health Nurse seeking a new opportunity?
The AMHT is excited to be recruiting further Band 5 newly qualified mental health nurses to join our busy but rewarding community team.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff group providing assessment and evidence-based treatment interventions to a wide range people in Oxford and the surrounding area, including the market town of Bicester and surrounding villages of Islip, Woodstock and Kidlington.
We use the principles of a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model of healthcare; which enables us to be focused on the recovery of the patient through a multidisciplinary (MDT) approach; with expertise from doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, support workers and psychological therapies staff. We also have twice weekly MDT meetings, where we discuss clinical matters within our supportive team. We strive to provide person centred evidence-based care to patients, where possible working collaboratively with their families and carers.
This role is open to registered mental health nurses who have recently qualified and are keen to undertake supported professional development in the community setting.
Main duties of the jobYou will be supported as a newly qualified practitioner to manage a caseload of patients experiencing a range of severe mental health conditions.
You will be expected to deliver and maintain high quality and meaningful care for our patients. You will need to be a highly motivated practitioner who has experience of mental health services and can demonstrate the ability to initiate and manage your work effectively. The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high quality patient care; where the caseload can be demanding, diverse and frequently complex.
Regular supervision will be provided and you will be encouraged to undertake any training relevant to your professional and personal development.
You will need to be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support. You will be able to assess and plan treatment with service users. You will also be able to assess and manage risk, and have knowledge about the application of the safeguarding processes
Working for our organisationOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”
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 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.
The AMHT operates, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 with crisis care being provided by the Oxford Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) and Night team at all other times.
· Staff working in AMHTs may be required to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of the service.
Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria- To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health.
- To understand and have experience of Risk Management
- To have a good understanding of Clinical Governance
- To understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- To have an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working
- To have a good knowledge of community services
- To have awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health
- Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent), Registered Nurse
- Professional registration
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
- To be IT literate
- To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- To be able to prioritise effectively
- To show evidence of sound critical thinking skills
- To be able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- To have appropriate experience which should include some community and working with mental health.
- To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Community work with people with mental health needs
- To have experience of audit
Band 5 MH Nurse (PDF, 123.6KB)
OH form (PDF, 312.6KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Tom Adams
Title: AMHT Team Manager
Email: tom.adams@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07436029850