Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) – CAMHS PICU Ward Location: Meadow Unit, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Ward: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Pay Rates:
£21 per hour – Days (Monday to Friday)
£25 per hour – Saturdays and Night Shifts
£29 per hour – Sundays
Job Overview: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) for an agency position in the Meadow Unit’s CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Oxford. This specialized unit provides intensive support for young people experiencing acute mental health crises, requiring highly focused care, structure, and security to support their stabilization and treatment. As an agency RMN, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care to young patients while ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being. Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care tailored to each patient's mental health needs, including assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions.
Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough risk assessments and contribute to creating personalized care plans, effectively managing risks associated with the challenging behaviours typical of a PICU environment.
Crisis Management: Respond to and manage acute crises, utilizing de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions to support young people during periods of extreme distress.
Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and support staff, to deliver cohesive and comprehensive care.
Monitoring and Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses in compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
Family Engagement: Engage with families and carers, providing support and guidance to help them understand the treatment process and support their loved ones.
Promote a Safe Environment: Ensure the safety and security of all patients and staff by following established policies and protocols, and participate in maintaining a calm, structured environment.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.
Experience: Previous experience working in a CAMHS or PICU setting preferred, or a strong background in acute mental health services.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people and their families. Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
Flexibility: Availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and nights as required.
Compliance: Up-to-date DBS check and adherence to agency and NHS Trust compliance standards.
Benefits of Joining Service Care Solutions:
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any health care professional you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.
We also offer a £250 sign up bonus for any qualified professionals that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
- DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
- £250 training allowance - Excellent pay rates - Specialist consultants offering single point of contact - Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email - Ltd and PAYE payment options available - Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS Trusts and over 200 local authorities
