Oxford Health NHS Trust

Operational Lead- Bucks CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA)

The closing date is 26 March 2026

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Job summary

Are you a nurse, social worker or occupational therapist and passionate about providing compassionate leadership and working with young people, whilst being able to work from home and a clinical base? Then this role is for you.

We're recruiting an Operational Lead/Manager to lead the CAMHS Single Point of Access team.

If you are passionate about delivering top quality clinical care, leadership, inspiring change, and getting children and young people the support and care they need then we are looking for you. We will offer you the opportunity to join the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA), a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable multi-professional team and support you through regular supervision and opportunities to lead on and contribute to service improvements. We want to help you grow in your career and will be willing to provide training and shadowing to help you develop the knowledge and skills that will help you in this management role.

Main duties of the job

  • To be responsible for the operational management of the Bucks CAMHS Single Point of Access, contributing to planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the relevant service. To take a lead role in developing teams and services in CAMHS and to ensure the delivery of high-quality care
  • The Operational Lead will work alongside the Service Manager in making a contribution to overall Directorate strategy/policy to ensure the Directorate delivers its quality, quality improvement, people, finance and performance objectives (in regard to the service they manage).
  • The Operations Lead will also work with the Service Manager and Senior Lead of Quality and Governance on research development and programmes for their service.

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

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM7848649

Job locations

sue nicholls 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of a wide range of clinical or operational experience, including experience in the NHS

Desirable

  • evidence of working in CAMHS or with children

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional clinical qualification (ie RMN, SW etc)

Desirable

  • Holds a management qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working strategically in the on-going development of services

Desirable

  • Experience of leading a team
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of a wide range of clinical or operational experience, including experience in the NHS

Desirable

  • evidence of working in CAMHS or with children

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional clinical qualification (ie RMN, SW etc)

Desirable

  • Holds a management qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working strategically in the on-going development of services

Desirable

  • Experience of leading a team

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

sue nicholls 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

sue nicholls 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

Tracy Shaw

tracy.shaw@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07711811974

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM7848649

Job locations

sue nicholls centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


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