About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to step up into a senior admin role? Or have a change of pace in your work?
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic member of staff to join the Forensic Inpatient Ward team at Kennet Ward, Oxford Clinic as the Business and Performance Manager. You will provide an administrative, management and a performance focus.
Join our dedicated ward team, committed to delivering exceptional mental health services in Oxford. We strive to enhance the well-being of our community while fostering a supportive environment for our staff and clients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the Ward Manager to ensure that the team are meeting their requirements to deliver the performance agenda which will involve the requirement to process data, analyse the results and link in with the individual clinicians as required. They will also be responsible for the overall co-ordination of the administrative function of the team, including the management and supervision of the other administrative staff working in the Team.
The ideal candidate needs to be flexible and comfortable working autonomously and making important decisions for the team, so you need to have excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills. We are a very friendly team, and your professionalism, initiative and ability to take responsibility for the smooth running of our office will be warmly welcomed. The leadership team are always open to new ideas so you will be able to be creative and implement systems and processes that work for you and your team.
You will be well supervised and there will be ample opportunities for learning and development to ensure that you are supported in this challenging, highly respected and rewarding role.
About us
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
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
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in an administrative/secretarial role Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Experience and evidence of analysing, interpreting and presenting information Experience of supervising and leading teams Experience of developing administrative systems and procedures
Desirable
Experience of working in a healthcare environment Business administration or management qualification.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Ability to develop effective systems and procedures
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS national data sets. Knowledge of NHS performance agenda.
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.
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Littlemore Mental Health Centre
Sandford Road, Littlemore
Oxford
OX4 4XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)