Job 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 qualified and experienced mental health professional looking to develop your clinical leadership skills?
We are a specialist service in psychosis. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will carry a complex caseload as well as offer clinical leadership to the Bucks Early Intervention Service. We are looking for an individual with a passion for the ethos of our service - working intensively with those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis, with an emphasis on evidence-based recovery.
This is a multi-disciplinary team, where you will work with a range of other professionals in order to promote recovery. There will also be an emphasis on family work and supporting carers / family members.
The team is committed to supporting continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
You would act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice and knowledge. The Clinical Lead will care coordinate a small complex caseload, as well as supervising and mentoring staff in the team. The role is to drive up clinical standard across a diverse team. You would also have oversight of service improvement / QI projects in the team, undertake our Duty to Cooperate role (MAPPA, MATAC) and lead on equality and diversity.
This role will require you to travel between community bases, as this is a county-wide role, you must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
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
Please see attached detailed Job Description for full details of the Bucks Early Intervention Service Clinical Lead role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description for full details of the Bucks Early Intervention Service Clinical Lead role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or other registered health or social care professional.
Desirable
- Relevant additional professional qualification (e.g. master's level) or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting., including MHA 1983, S117 after care, DOLS, MCA, safeguarding and child protection legislation.
- Providing clinical and or managerial supervision
- Experience of providing leadership
Skills
Essential
- Developing excellence in patient care
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management
- To demonstrate competency in user and carers involvement.
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload, with a flexible attitude to work.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload, with a flexible attitude to work.
- Ability to work in an anti-discriminatory manner.
Desirable
- Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or other registered health or social care professional.
Desirable
- Relevant additional professional qualification (e.g. master's level) or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting., including MHA 1983, S117 after care, DOLS, MCA, safeguarding and child protection legislation.
- Providing clinical and or managerial supervision
- Experience of providing leadership
Skills
Essential
- Developing excellence in patient care
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management
- To demonstrate competency in user and carers involvement.
Desirable
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload, with a flexible attitude to work.
- Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own workload, with a flexible attitude to work.
- Ability to work in an anti-discriminatory manner.
Desirable
- Able to facilitate professional growth in colleagues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
