Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Deputy Head of Healthcare to join our Healthcare Service at Oasis Restore Secure School (ORSS). ORSS is the first Secure School in the UK and will hold 12-18 year old children.
All staff work in line with 'Child First' principles to create a developmentally appropriate and trauma informed healthcare service. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in developing a new service that will have a real impact on promoting health and well-being for this vulnerable population and impact on their future life orientation.
Interviews and Assessment Centre expected to take place on 8th November 2023 (am assessment center, pm interviews or vice versa)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deputise for the Head of Healthcare supporting delivery of strategic goals for the service and those of Oasis Restore Secure School
The post holder will support leadership of a multidisciplinary team alongside colleagues in ORSS, subcontracted and other partners/organisations paying special and constant attention to ensuring CNWL and ORSS staff work in an integrated way to develop a 'One Team' approach and actively intervene where silo working practices start to embed.
Support the HoH and team to provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, healthcare services that are constantly reviewed to ensure they meet the complex, developmental needs of children in the secure school and that includes the involvement of children and family in planning care and services.
Operationally manage designated services within healthcare at Oasis Restore Secure School to ensure an equitable service to that available in the community. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the highest quality, evidence-based services are provided.
About us
Oasis Restore is the first UK secure school enabling young people to live their best lives, through education well-being and hope. We will care for children aged 12-18 who are on remand and sentenced to custody by the courts. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive both now and for the future. Our healthcare team will build and model healthy and trusting relationships with children that enable them to feel safe, learn and reach their full potential.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Services Directorate, within which sits the 'Children and Young People' Service line working in partnership with 'Youth Custody Service' colleagues to provide responsive, trauma-informed primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental and substance misuse services to the young people and young adults within our care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will be an experienced healthcare professional who also has excellent staff management skills. They will support the Head of Healthcare to manage and develop the Healthcare team to achieve a targeted and appropriate service, delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and local policies and procedures. The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for senior staff.
The post holder will proactively lead healthcare teams to further develop services and clinical pathways; e.g. nurse led minor ailment clinics, sexual health clinics, neuro-developmental assessment clinics and immunisation programmes. In addition, the post holder will have a key role in implementing the school wide health promotion strategy and Positive Health Programme, overseeing the provision of a school nursing model of care.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Healthcare to develop and implement an effective healthcare Strategy, which includes mental health, physical health and substance misuse, for Oasis Restore Secure School.There will be occasions when the post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Healthcare in his/her absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.
The post holder will be an experienced healthcare professional who also has excellent staff management skills. They will support the Head of Healthcare to manage and develop the Healthcare team to achieve a targeted and appropriate service, delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and local policies and procedures. The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for senior staff.
The post holder will proactively lead healthcare teams to further develop services and clinical pathways; e.g. nurse led minor ailment clinics, sexual health clinics, neuro-developmental assessment clinics and immunisation programmes. In addition, the post holder will have a key role in implementing the school wide health promotion strategy and Positive Health Programme, overseeing the provision of a school nursing model of care.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Healthcare to develop and implement an effective healthcare Strategy, which includes mental health, physical health and substance misuse, for Oasis Restore Secure School.There will be occasions when the post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Healthcare in his/her absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Psychologist/ Paramedic etc)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Degree Level Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in Primary care, CAMHS/AMH or an acute health setting
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a secure setting e.g. prison, YOI, secure children's home, secure hospital.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of childhood illnesses and presentations
- Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Quality management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Psychologist/ Paramedic etc)
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Degree Level Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in Primary care, CAMHS/AMH or an acute health setting
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a secure setting e.g. prison, YOI, secure children's home, secure hospital.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of childhood illnesses and presentations
- Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Quality management
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).
