Job summary
Do you want to take a step up into leadership in a clinical setting supporting young people with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental challenges?
We are looking for a Deputy Operational Lead to join our Aylesbury based team on a 1 year fixed term contract. You will be joining a busy service of committed and welcoming people who strive to offer a high quality service. You should be a motivated individual who is confident to support the operational lead in maintaining the high standards.
You should have a background of being a social worker, mental health nurse or occupational therapy professional ideally having worked with children and young people.
This could be your first step into a leadership position in a clinical setting or continuing to build and hone your skillsets in a slightly different environment.
Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 2 May.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Operational Lead in managing and developing the Buckinghamshire Neurodevelopmental Assessment and ADHD Pathway, including clinical structures, staff recruitment, and service implementation.
- Deputise for the Operational Lead as needed, ensuring the delivery of high-quality community mental health care packages.
- Line manage, supervise, and appraise team colleagues, contributing to the development and implementation of a robust performance management system.
- Collaborate with team leaders and managers to enhance community mental health service provision across the wider service.
- Ensure effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver responsive and appropriate services to users and carers.
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
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 spoke to some people about working in the team and here's what they said:
"I cannot speak highly enough of the team I work with. [The team] is full of compassionate, kind, hardworking people who are an absolute pleasure to work with. Best team I have ever worked in by far!"
"I am incredibly proud to work for our Trust and to work with so many people who are so committed to helping to support young people and their families. CAMHS feels like one big family, and it is a great place to be where everyone works collaboratively and helps supports each other in the quest to trying to provide the best care to our patients."
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 spoke to some people about working in the team and here's what they said:
"I cannot speak highly enough of the team I work with. [The team] is full of compassionate, kind, hardworking people who are an absolute pleasure to work with. Best team I have ever worked in by far!"
"I am incredibly proud to work for our Trust and to work with so many people who are so committed to helping to support young people and their families. CAMHS feels like one big family, and it is a great place to be where everyone works collaboratively and helps supports each other in the quest to trying to provide the best care to our patients."
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health or equivalent qualification as a Nurse, Social Worker or Occpational Therapist
- Diploma/ Degree level
Desirable
- Good understanding of Neurodevelopmental needs
- ADOS qualified
Experience
Essential
- Clear evidence of working with young people and families who are experiencing significant neurodevelopmental differences
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
- To have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in the Neurodevelopmental pathway
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with neurodiversity
- Experience of developing clinical practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Can maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice.
- Good level of IT skill.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health or equivalent qualification as a Nurse, Social Worker or Occpational Therapist
- Diploma/ Degree level
Desirable
- Good understanding of Neurodevelopmental needs
- ADOS qualified
Experience
Essential
- Clear evidence of working with young people and families who are experiencing significant neurodevelopmental differences
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
- To have the ability to manage, supervise and appraise clinical staff in the Neurodevelopmental pathway
Desirable
- Experience of working with young people with neurodiversity
- Experience of developing clinical practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Can maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice.
- Good level of IT skill.
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).
