About this role
Job summary
Are you a mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist looking to progress into an operational management role, perhaps from a deputy role or equivalent?
We are seeking a strong and compassionate leader and manager to step into a maternity cover position for our Children and Young People's Eating Disorder team (CAMHS).
You would be joining a well established team, with robust systems in place and a supportive wider leadership team to work alongside.
You would be working closely alongside other operational leads who are responsible for a number of CAMHS teams, and who work together closely to support each other.
The role has operational management responsibility for the CYP eating disorder team.
The role operates in a hybrid way (mixture of home based and office based in line with service needs). The office base is in Aylesbury.
This team is regularly complimented on its high level of expertise, commitment to patient care and its fun and friendly culture.
If you're interested in this role it's strongly encouraged that you contact us for an informal discussion to hear more about the team and the role.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Lucy Eaves [email protected]. Please note this role is a fixed term contract due to maternity leave and can be taken as a secondment.
Main duties of the job
To take overall management responsibility for all aspects of service delivery and operational matters for the CYP Eating Disorders Service To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the teams in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of high quality community mental health care packages To be responsible for working closely with clinicians and professionals and support staff within the service to audit outcomes and promote best practice. To work closely alongside the Operational Lead for the Buckinghamshire Adult Eating Disorders Service in order to provide an effective all age lifespan eating disorder service for patients. To ensure that agreed standards and performance measures are met and there is a continuous drive towards service improvement and risk reduction Work towards a culture where services are seamlessly integrated. To develop robust interagency relationships with, Children, Young People and Families services, relevant adult services and other key agencies, supporting the development of integrated care pathways and locality working. To ensure all patients and Carers are included in all the work we do and structures are developed to incorporate users at all levels
About us
Oxford 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:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Professional clinical qualification (RMH, social worker, occupational therapy)
Desirable
Related leadership/management qualification
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of a wide range of clinical or operational experience in the NHS Evidence of effective line management of a multidisciplinary team of staff and administrators Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding procedures and how these can be applied to a CAMHS setting. To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
Experience Essential
Experience of managing staff within a Child and Adolescent Mental health service or Adult Mental Health service Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.
Desirable
Experience of developing practice (nursing, social work or occupational therapy)
Personal Qualities Essential
High level written communication skills
Desirable
oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with other professionals and agencies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Sue Nicholls Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)