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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Recovery College Lead - Buckinghamshire

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Job summary

Are you seeking a part-time clinical leadership position?

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the Bucks Recovery College (BRC).

You will be responsible for the management of the Bucks Recovery College (BRC) through a hub and spoke model based around internal, external and community partnerships. You'll provide a high quality and responsive service, delivering a range of co-produced recovery focused courses and workshops for service users, staff, relatives, friends and carers across the trust.

This role is an fixed term position lasting till January 2026 on a part-time basis of 15 hours per week.

Candidates must have a background as a mental health nurse, occupational therapist, phycology professional or social worker.

Main duties of the job

  • Work closely with the BRC Steering Group and other stakeholders to promote, develop, and embed the principles of recovery-oriented practice and co-production across the organisation.
  • Align the BRC within Primary Care Mental Health Hubs (PCMHH) and other agreed changes in line with the BRC Review.
  • Partner with the BRC Clinical Coordinator and the college's Lived Experience Educators to ensure co-production is modelled throughout the college leadership team.
  • Collaborate with the PCMHH Manager to develop learning and development opportunities for our workforce.
  • Ensure the staff of the College demonstrate the value of the service by positively promoting its offer and collecting and collating data in line with reporting requirements.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide 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
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Details

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro-Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-BM7062213-2A

Job locations

The Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology Professional Qualification, achieved Grade, Diploma/degree in relevant profession including years of experience

Desirable

  • Masters module

Occupational experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience working in recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion and co-production and partnership working

Service Development

Essential

  • Experience of developing and leading service development and ability to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and carers
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology Professional Qualification, achieved Grade, Diploma/degree in relevant profession including years of experience

Desirable

  • Masters module

Occupational experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience working in recovery, wellbeing and social inclusion and co-production and partnership working

Service Development

Essential

  • Experience of developing and leading service development and ability to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and carers

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).

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.

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

The Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

The Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Gaurav Salhotra

Gaurav.Salhotra@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07880458506

Details

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Pro-Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

267-BM7062213-2A

Job locations

The Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


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