Head of Urgent Care and In-Patient Services

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your healthcare leadership career? Do you possess a strong background as a registered mental health nurse and aspire to lead at a senior level within the NHS?

We are seeking someone to join the Buckinghamshire senior management team as the Head of Urgent Care and In-Patient Services.

In this role, you will lead multi-discipline teams working across Buckinghamshire delivering support to those facing mental health challenges. You will work collaboratively with the wider NHS region, local council, voluntary, community and social enterprises. Additionally, you will also contribute to the wider strategy and annual planning of the Buckinghamshire Directorate.

To be successful, you should hold a mental health nursing qualification and currently be in a leadership role within a clinical setting.

This role will have some hybrid (work from home) capability which will change week to week depending on the service needs.

We also strongly encourage you to contact Donna Clarke (Service Director) for an informal chat about the role. Contact details can be found at the bottom of this page.

Main duties of the job

• Provide operational leadership and management for urgent care and inpatient units within the Buckinghamshire Mental Health Directorate
• Ensure high standards of nursing practice and patient safety across urgent care and inpatient services
• Oversee staff management, including recruitment, retention, and safe staffing levels
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical care and service delivery
• Collaborate with senior leaders and various departments to achieve strategic objectives and improve service outcomes

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 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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Whiteleaf Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

Employer's website

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

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