Points of Contact

The Welfare Officer

Kirren Mahmood

welfare@jesus.ox.ac.uk

Our Welfare Officer, Kirren, serves as the first point of contact for students dealing with any issues related to welfare or wellbeing and support is tailored to the specific needs of each student. This may include:

  • Offering a reflective space and actively listening to your problems
  • Developing a shared understanding of the presenting problem/s with the student
  • Psychoeducation and raising awareness of other significant issues including remits/criteria for relevant services
  • Sharing self-help resources and information
  • Supported signposting (directing our students to the most relevant services/ professionals for their needs)
  • Offering preliminary evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed

Kirren will be available for confidential drop-in sessions and pre-scheduled appointments. If you ever feel distressed; struggle with your mental health or any personal problem; experience relationship/ family issues; substance misuse; or you are just worried about your work, please do not hesitate to contact her. Your information will remain strictly confidential within the Welfare Team. 

Kirren is also one of the College's Harassment Advisors and oversees the student Peer Supporters (trained by the University Counselling Service). 

She is based in Staircase 1, Room 4 and is available all year round. Her working days are Mondays 10am-6pm, Tuesdays 10am-6pm, and Fridays 10am- 6pm. 

Peer Supporters

Sometimes students prefer to speak with a peer rather than a staff member and we are aware that students are likely to look to each other first for help before reaching out to staff members. Which is why Jesus College also has a friendly peer support team!

All student peer supporters have been trained with the University Counselling Service to enable them to listen effectively, communicate sensitively, maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries, and help you get in touch with professional support services if needed. Peer supporters are here to chat about anything you want to get off your chest, big or small. 

For further information please visit Jesus College Oxford Peer Support

You could also find links to the JCR and MCR websites below:
•    Jesus College Junior Common Room website
•    Jesus College Middle Common Room website

Healthcare

New students are strongly encouraged to register with the College’s health centre - KES@Northgate Surgery as you will be deemed to be a resident of the city during your studies. Should you have a long-term health condition, it is possible that your College Doctor may liaise with other health practitioners who know you and your medical history well. 

For any health concerns, please contact the College Nurse and Doctors.

College Nurse

Our College Nurse is Nicola James, who runs an appointment only clinic from Weeks 0-9 and is available for remote or face-to-face consultations. Her office is on Staircase XV, and you can book an appointment by emailing pml.jesusnurse@nhs.net.

She’s available at the following times:

Mondays 14:00-19:00

Wednesdays 08:00–13:00

Fridays 13:00-18:00

Nurse Team at KES@Northgate Surgery

 

Sophie Conway and Tara Gowen make up the Nurse Team at KES@Northgate and they will be able to help you with the following problems, including blood tests, immunisations, wound care, advice on smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle and contraception.

 

College Doctors

 

The College Doctors Surgery is KES@Northgate Surgery, and is located in the Cheng Building (entrance on Market Street). To access a wide range of medical care/treatments, book a GP consultation by contacting the surgery on 01865 242657. Alternatively use the NHS App to manage your healthcare (download via Google play or App store), including booking appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions.

 

Register with the surgery on GP Registration Online (campusdoctor.co.uk)

 

Find out more about the surgery, and opening times, at KES@Northgate (kingedwardst.nhs.uk)

 

For emergencies ring 999

For urgent medical/mental health concerns call 111

Disability Support and Financial Assistance

The University has a wide range of resources to help colleges create an accessible and inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities, and here at Jesus we aim to remove or reduce any barriers to learning to help you make the most of your time here at Oxford. 

Katie Crabtree our Student Support Officer is responsible for advising students about provision and support available for a wide range of disabilities- seen or unseen and can help you with any reasonable adjustments you may require to have the full experience of what this college and university has to offer. She can work with you to explore the type of support you may need to study well here and access all parts of your education.

This may include:
-    A sensory or mobility impairment
-    A long-term illness or physical/mental health condition
-    A specific learning difficulty (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD
-    A social or communication difficulty such as autism spectrum condition

Katie serves as the main College link to the central Disability Advisory Service (DAS) - a team of specialist advisors who provide information and advice on disability issues and facilitate access to study for all students. If you need to access further support and assessment from the DAS, Tahmina will be able to guide you through the process and may liaise with linked staff members from the DAS (Kevin Rayson and Sarah Jones).

She also administers requests for exam adjustments for University exams and College Collections (College exams). 

If you have a disability or think you may have one – a long-term physical or mental health condition that affects your ability to carry out day-to-day activities, you are welcome to consult with Katie confidentially in the first instance. 

Katie is also available to advise students facing financial hardship. She can tell you about bursaries or scholarships available through the College or University. She can support you with navigating Student Finance, and guide you with finding the right help for any unforeseen financial difficulties.

Academic Related Issues

Dr Alexandra Lumbers 

alexandra.lumbers@jesus.ox.ac.uk​​​​​​

Alex ​​has overall responsibility for the academic administration of the College, and oversees the Academic Office team. She is concerned with students’ academic progress, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching, rewarding excellence through scholarships and prizes, and dealing with any difficulties students may encounter. She has a welfare responsibility for students in conjunction with that of subject tutors, and the other members of the College’s welfare support network. The Academic Director is also concerned with academic discipline in College. She acts as Tutor for Graduates, and postgraduates may consult her on any matter to do with College provision for postgraduates, or on matters relating to their academic progress. 

If you have any concerns re your subject; progress; working relationship with tutors or department or finances please contact Alex on alexandra.lumbers@jesus.ox.ac.uk

For further information on the Academic Office please see Academic Office

Both Alex and Katie can provide advice on financial assistance or receiving a bursary from the College or University and can help navigate Student Finance provision, as well as explain where to find help for any unforeseen financial difficulties.

College Chaplain

Reverend Philip Harbridge

chaplain@jesus.ox.ac.uk

The College chapel and chaplaincy is for all. The Chapel is a quiet place within the heart of College - it is open for all members of College to go for space in the midst of a busy day. It can be a space to pray or nap, read or just take some time out. 
 
The College chaplain Reverend Philip Harbridge can offer pastoral support and is available for everyone in College - students, fellows and staff, regardless of religious affiliation or belief. All are welcome to come and find him to help think through problems, to seek support in times of crisis, or just to have a listening ear as they reflect on what’s going on in their lives.
 
Revd Harbridge is based in room XIV.2 and you can contact him on chaplain@jesus.ox.ac.uk or 01865 279757.

Junior Deans

Junior Deans

Munib Mesinovic, Natasha Ali and Nicole Mfoafo-M'Carthy

07590807399

Our Junior Deans Munib Mesinovic, Nicole Mfoafo-M'Carthy and Natasha Ali have a rotating roster and are available to our students out of hours (7pm-8am) during term time (weeks 0-9) who require help or advice for any pastoral/welfare issue, personal problem, illness or crisis and finally matters relating to inconsiderate/antisocial behaviour.