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.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Mentor qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge around long term conditions and their management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

Desirable

• Previous Community Services experience.
• Evidence of clinical ability. catheterisation, meds administration, wound care.

Skills

Essential

• IT literate with basic key board skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

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

Abingdon Community Hospital

Marcham Road

Abingdon

OX14 1AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology and psychotherapy
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/ counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Masters/Diploma in CBT with a core qualification in a field of mental health, including psychiatric nursing, social work or occupational therapy
• Registration with HCPC or equivalent

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Expereience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Experience of running/co-running groups

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant professional body

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards accreditation with accrediting body such as BABCP, SfDBT or ACAT

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A positive approach to working with Children, Young people and families experiencing mental health difficulties
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently & Flexibly
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour

Desirable

• An awareness of own strengths and limitations

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently between community sites and to regional meetings.

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

House 1, Slade site

Headington,

Oxford

OX3 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

To provide efficient administrative support to the 0-19 CYP Public Health Service for the children, young people, and families, supporting the implementation of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP)

Accurately inputting data and maintaining database information systems. This includes collating information from partner services and organisations. The post holder will be the main point of contact for the administration of appointments within the 0-19 CYP Public Health Service for parent/carers and young people, in Oxfordshire.

The Post Holder will work as part of the Single Point of access (SPA). When appropriate hold a ChatHealth Licence to provide administrative support to the practitioners working on the platform.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities:

To provide comprehensive, timely administrative support to the 0-19 CYP Public Health Service. Working within a Single Point of Access (SPA).

databases and Microsoft Office Responsible for accurately inputting, correcting, and closing patient information on their Electronic Health Records (EHR), using relevant clinical applications.

Ensuring that all referrals received are tracked through to team allocation and any problems are resolved.

Prioritise workload, accordingly, following the 0-19 CYP Public Health Service, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies, responding to the needs of service and the clients in a timely manner.

Have good organisational abilities, to be able to manage own workload and contribute to the organisation of the relevant team.

Be able to work independently, proactively and as part of a team.

Communicate politely and effectively with clients, healthcare staff, and others, courteously and responsively.

Establish and maintain clinician and clinic diaries, arranging meetings, making appointments, and resolving diary conflicts. Scheduling and re-arranging diary entries, ensuring accurate record keeping and outcoming of appointments.

To perform general office duties including responding to email and phone enquiries. Answering the telephone, taking, and recording messages accurately, responding to queries appropriately, following Trust procedures and protocols and organise the maintenance of the electronic filing systems for the relevant team.

Taking and producing accurate meeting minutes and follow up any actions arising.

To maintain service supplies: order, check, maintain and distribute equipment and supplies for the team as required. Then receipt orders.

Undertake photocopying and scanning as required.

Contacting the Estates or Facilities Department to carry out repairs, checking work has been undertaken to satisfaction.

Provide cover for other team members and provide cross cover within the directorate and across the Trust as required.

To provide feedback to 0-19 CYP Public Health Service managers to improve ways of working within the team and to assist managers in the development, testing and implementation of new IT, telephony, and information systems. escalating to line manager/LTL any concerns with undertaking any tasks.

Band: 3

Criteria for Selection

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Knowledge Requirements

Good general level of education

Previous experience in administrative role

Previous experience in NHS

Business administration BTEC

Qualifications/Academic/Skills/

Professional

GSCE pass in Maths & English

Qualification at NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

NVQ2 in business administration or equivalent or office/administration experience

ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent experience

Further training or job-related aptitude and skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Competent in using various Microsoft Office applications.

Understands and adheres to the need for confidentiality.

Interpersonal skills, face to face and telephone

Ability to accurately maintain records and electronic filing systems.

Able to plan own workload and prioritise work of several managers following local policy

Aptitude to take and transcribe minutes.

Good communication skills written and verbal

Ability and willingness to attend training away from the workplace

Ability and willingness to travel between community team locations independently, as required by the organisation

Ability to rotate job base as needs of service require

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver team objective

Proactive approach

Ability to problem solve and prioritise

Experience in use of other databases/IT systems

Experience

Experience of working in a Team

Microsoft Office skills

Experience of dealing with Service Users

Experience of diary management

Experience of working in a health- related or educational environment

Personal Qualities

Good communication skills written & verbal.

Accurate attention to detail

Demonstrates a non-judgmental approach.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible towards needs of team and service with a willingness to adapt to necessary change

Empathic and respect for the rights and needs of others

Commitment to service users and the team, and the wider Trust to improve the service given as necessary

Contractual or other requirements

Ability to travel across a defined location independently, as required by the organisation

Ability to rotate job base as needs of service require

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Previous administrative experience
• Proficient across Microsoft Office and Excel
• Understands and adheres to the need for confidentiality
• Proven experience of general office skills

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of dealing with service users
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and willing to adapt to change

Essential

Essential

• Confident telephone manner and email responses

Desirable

Desirable

• Confident to work individually and as part of 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Murray House Jordan Hill Business Park

Banbury Road

Oxford

OX2 8TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of operational & business issues in the health and social care community

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS and social care services and the roles of the psychological professions / social work

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Secretarial / Administration qualification, such as BTEC or NVQ4 or extensive experience of Secretarial / Administration procedures working with senior manager level and delivering the key result areas described in the job description.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with senior level staff and in managing confidential issues and matters.
• Excellent general office administration skills, including experience of reviewing and developing administrative processes and procedures.
• Able to act with minimal guidelines and set targets and standards for self within the parameters of the role.

Desirable

• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Reporting Accountant, you will play a pivotal role within the Trust's Financial Management Team, providing high-quality financial reporting, planning, costing and analytical support to senior finance colleagues. The role offers a broad and varied portfolio, providing exposure to key areas of NHS finance including regulatory reporting, financial planning, budgeting, costing, performance reporting and corporate decision-making. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner, Deputy Director of Finance and wider finance team, you will help ensure the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory reporting requirements while supporting the production of accurate and timely financial information that informs decision-making across the organisation. Main Responsibilities Financial Reporting

You will take a lead role in the preparation and submission of the Trust's monthly national finance returns (PFR), ensuring regulatory deadlines are met and reporting is completed accurately. You will support the production of financial reports, performance dashboards and Board reports, providing clear analysis and commentary to support the Trust's financial governance arrangements.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Completion of monthly national finance returns (PFR) and supporting regulatory submissions.
• Producing financial analysis, reports, graphs and dashboards for senior management and Board reporting.
• Supporting Trust-wide Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) reporting and analysis.
• Producing temporary staffing reports and performance analysis.
• Maintaining reserves reporting and budget reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end processes, including completion of journals and review of reporting templates.
• Responding to financial information requests, including Freedom of Information enquiries.
• Providing financial insight and analysis to support organisational decision-making.

The role will support the annual budget-setting process and long-term financial planning activities across the Trust. You will assist in translating approved financial plans into operational budgets and ensure changes are properly reflected within financial systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of annual, medium-term and long-term financial plans.
• Completing budget journals and adjustments to reflect agreed plans and funding allocations.
• Supporting the allocation and monitoring of Cost Improvement Programme targets.
• Maintaining accurate records of reserve allocations and budget movements.
• Producing planning reports, reconciliations and workforce planning information.
• Supporting the completion of annual planning returns and external submissions.

You will contribute to the Trust's costing and benchmarking activities, helping ensure robust financial information is available to support service and operational decision-making. This area of work provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in NHS costing methodologies and performance analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the production and submission of the National Cost Collection.
• Assisting with the preparation and analysis of patient-level costing information.
• Reviewing complex financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Supporting national and local benchmarking exercises.
• Working collaboratively with finance colleagues to improve the quality and usefulness of financial reporting information.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues across Finance, Operational Services, Workforce and Corporate Departments, building strong relationships to support effective financial management across the organisation. The role requires someone who can confidently communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.

You will:

• Provide financial advice and support to colleagues across the Trust.
• Attend meetings on behalf of senior finance colleagues where required.
• Support the development of reporting processes and systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Ensure robust governance, internal control and data quality standards are maintained.

This role would suit an ambitious finance professional with strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical ability and a keen eye for detail. You will have experience of working in a finance environment and be comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced setting. An understanding of financial reporting, governance, budgeting and internal controls is essential, while NHS finance experience would be advantageous.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of NHS finance skills while working within a supportive team that actively invests in professional development and career progression.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Part Qualified/AAT (or Qualified by experience)

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent
• Theoretical & Practical knowledge in PLICS & SLR costing principles

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate successful track record of achievement in NHS finance
• Experience in a finance role

Desirable

• Successful experience in multi-agency and multi professional working
• Involvement in enhancements to process and systems

technical expertise & competence

Essential

• Understanding of Technical Accounting
• Understanding of Governance and Internal Controls
• Clear, logical, persuasive
• Ability to analyse complex information
• Ability to exercise judgement
• Ability to handle multiple demands and shifting boundaries
• Ability to meet time and quality deadlines
• Ability to produce creative option appraisals of solutions
• Ability to quickly assemble a rational viewpoint on a situation

Desirable

• Understanding Patient level costing & service line reporting.
• SQL understanding

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX44XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 relevant certificate or relevant experience

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working in a mental health care setting

Attributes

Essential

• IT skills - basic knowledge of Microsoft word and excel

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Fulbrook Centre

Oxford

OX3 7JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Buckinghamshire CAMHS FIRS/SIRS team is renowned for being creative, innovative, forward-thinking, dynamic, and research led. We foster a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection, and team working, offering various opportunities for professional development and learning. Our commitment to staff well-being is evident through our active Wellbeing Team, regular staff support sessions, reflective practice groups, and social events.

Our psychological approaches are integrative, encompassing Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), third-wave therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and systemic practices. We emphasise understanding the context of each young person, allowing us to tailor interventions that meet the diverse needs of our population.

We are dedicated to continuous service development, including establishing more trauma-informed care and responsive intervention packages to ensure timely support following referrals. Opportunities for involvement in service evaluation and research projects are available for those interested.

Training and development are priorities within our Trust. We support clinicians pursuing further qualifications, such as BABCP accreditation, and offer supervision and training opportunities in various therapeutic modalities, including DNV-A, CBT Trauma-Focused Therapy, supervision skills, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Our culture of skill-sharing and professional growth ensures that all development opportunities are considered through the Personal Development Review (PDR)/Appraisal framework.

If you are an enthusiastic, personable, and resourceful individual committed to delivering high-quality mental health care to young people and eager to develop your skills within a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity within the Pathway.

We spoke with the team and here's what they said:

"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."

"I cannot speak highly enough of the team I work with. FIRS/SIRS is full of compassionate , kind, hardworking people who are an absolute pleasure to work with. Best team I have ever worked in by far."

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with clients with severe and complex mental health problems
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology and psychotherapy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical/ counselling psychology including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Registration/Due to apply for registration with HCPC (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
• Masters/Diploma in CBT with a core qualification in a field of mental health, including psychiatric nursing, social work or occupational therapy.

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant professional body.

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards accreditation with accrediting body such as BABCP, SfDBT or ACAT.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and inpatient settings

Desirable

• Experience of running/corunning groups.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A positive approach to working with adults children and young people with mental health difficulties.

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 Nichols Centre

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will participate in a duty rota of early, late or long day shifts covering 7 days a week and we are committed to supporting staff to balance home and work life. We are a friendly and supportive team with strong leadership and direction. Our work is interesting and varied with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills both in the workplace and via our excellent Learning & Development team. The role is predominantly based in Aylesbury and may require some wider travel within the county.

We would welcome clinicians who are keen to develop or further enhance their skills in a variety of areas and to help shape this exciting and developing service.

• To carry out the initial assessments of service users who meet the referral criteria of the CRHTT and to undertake short term treatment where appropriate.
• To manage, formulate and implement treatment plans, delivering care under the clinical model.
• To evaluate effectiveness whilst working within the framework of Risk Assessment.
• To report all relevant information to the referring agent and keep them informed of the serviceusers progress.
• To assess, plan, set goals with the service user, carers and families; implement and evaluate careusing bio-psycho-social interventions and skills to meet individual needs.
• To deliver individual therapeutic activity using therapeutic interventions and skills.
• To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating treatment plans, transferring service users to the treatment function, other teams within the Trust, or discharging them when appropriate.
• To liaise and establish good working relationships with referring agents, colleagues in Primary Care services, Social Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Assertive Outreach, In-Patient services, Criminal Justice, Voluntary Sector and other agencies as appropriate.
• To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and to attend professionals meetings and other work led meetings as required.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
• Teaching and assessing qualification relevant to the profession

Desirable

• Management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of post registration development
• To show evidence of sound problem solving skills
• Experience of using I.T. systems and software and to be IT literate

Desirable

• Advanced Assessment Skills
• Community work with people with mental health needs
• To have awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently
• Experience of working with other disciplines within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audit work
• To have a good knowledge of community services

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To succeed in this role you'll need:

• Experience of working within an administrative role
• Good communication skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking.
• Word processing experience with audio and copy typing
• Previous NHS experience
• The ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• An understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Teams

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Educated to A-levels or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience in a relevant field

Desirable

• Formal Secretarial Training (eg RSA) or other business administration qualification

Knowledge Requirement

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Working knowledge of the internet
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages including Outlook and Calendar

Desirable

• Some knowledge of Criminal Justice System and Mentally Disordered Offenders

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Word processing experience with both audio and copy typing
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a mental health setting
• Previous experience within an NHS/healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with all professions and clients in a confident, helpful and effective manner
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Able to travel to different sites

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Bullingdon

Patrick Haugh Road

Bicester

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will offer the successful candidate a supportive team, with regular supervision meetings, opportunities for continued professional development and a friendly and sometimes challenging working environment.

We are looking for an individual with

• Experience of working within an administrative role
• Good communication skills
• Good written and verbal skills
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking.
• Word processing experience with audio and copy typing
• The ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• An understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Teams

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Educated to A-levels or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience in a relevant field

Desirable

• Formal Secretarial Training (eg RSA) or other business administration qualification

Knowledge Requirement

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Working knowledge of the internet
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages including Outlook and Calendar

Desirable

• Some knowledge of Criminal Justice System and Mentally Disordered Offenders

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Previous experience within an NHS/healthcare setting
• Word processing experience with both audio and copy typing
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a mental health setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with all professions and clients in a confident, helpful and effective manner
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Able to travel to different sites

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide specialist, psychologically-informed consultancy to prison and probation colleagues with a focus on risk-management and safeguarding.
• To liaise with a variety of professionals to facilitate access for this under-served population to relevant statutory and non-statutory support services.
• To support women presenting with a range of difficulties including personality disorder, complex PTSD, addiction, self-harm, challenging behaviour, sexual trauma and repeat victimisation.
• To promote inter-agency working, identifying and highlighting systemic obstacles to pathway progression.
• To co-facilitate relevant teaching and training to NHS and other organisations.

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.

Person Specification

Question 1

Essential

• This role is responsible for supporting women with complex mental health and personality difficulties as they transition from custody into the community. Please describe a specific example where you have coordinated care across multiple organisations during a complex transition.

Question 2

Essential

• Describe a time when you worked with a woman with complex trauma, personality difficulties or multiple and complex needs whose engagement with services was challenging. Explain: How you formulated the difficulties presented? How you adapted your approach to remain trauma-informed? How you built and maintained a therapeutic relationship the impact your intervention had.

Question 3

Essential

• The successful candidate will work closely with prisons, probation, Approved Premises, NHS services and voluntary organisations to improve outcomes for women. Tell us about a time you successfully influenced professionals from different organisations to improve a person's care or reduce barriers between services.

Question 4

Essential

• Women supported by this service often present with significant mental health needs, trauma histories, offending behaviour and complex risks. Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult clinical or professional decision involving competing priorities such as engagement, safeguarding, public protection or risk 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.

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

Manzil Resource Centre

Oxford

OX4 1XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Educated to A-levels or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience in a relevant field

Desirable

• Formal Secretarial Training (eg RSA) or other business administration qualification

Knowledge Requirement

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Working knowledge of the internet
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages including Outlook and Calendar

Desirable

• Some knowledge of Criminal Justice System and Mentally Disordered Offenders

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Word processing experience with both audio and copy typing
• Experience of servicing meetings including minute taking

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a mental health setting
• Previous experience within an NHS/healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to liaise with all professions and clients in a confident, helpful and effective manner
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent telephone manner
• Able to work under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of GDPR and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Able to travel to different sites

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Huntercombe

Bradley Road

Henley-On-Thames

RG9 5SG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the job description 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

Qualifications/Professional

Essential

• An upper second class honours degree, or higher in Psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding and ability to apply psychological knowledge to a mental health and forensic context
• Knowledge of software for databases and data analysis

Job-related skills

Essential

• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to apply empirical research skills

Desirable

• High standard of report writing skills

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as an assistant psychologist with people with mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psychological interventions in forensic settings

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of workig with Looked after Children for at least 6 months
• Holds a professional Registration in the UK

Desirable

• Experience of working at band 8a level
• Experience of running carer groups.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Children in a CAMHs setting

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience at band 7

Education/Training

Essential

• Trained /qualified to offer at least 1 structured, NICE compliant, Evidence based interventions

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 Rd

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes specialist psychological assessments of complex cases, assessing personality, trauma, emotional function, and other psychological characteristics relevant to the development, maintenance and understanding of the clients needs as appropriate.

Develop complex formulations of clients difficulties, drawing upon the findings of psychological assessments, relevant aspects of thecase history and relevant psychological models, concepts and theory.

Implements complex plans for psychological treatment and/or management of the clients presenting problems that are based upon highly specialist knowledge and an appropriate conceptual framework, that employ psychological procedures and practices having an evidence base for their efficacy and/or an established theoretical basis for their use.

Maintains a case load of clients for interventions, the size of which is determined in the light of service needs and objectives and delivers psychological treatments and therapeutic/management interventions to fidelity, protocol guidelines or appropriate professional standards.

Develop and deliver therapeutic groups as appropriate, including for example group approaches to the management of emotions, psycho-educational groups to understand and support self-management of symptoms and problems, and other semi structured group interventions. Acts as therapist or co-therapist (with other qualified psychologists, Assistant Practitioners, or other designated clinicians) as appropriate.

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

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of suitable experience including post-grad training
• Evidence of experience of working in forensic settings
• Evidence of additional training eg Trauma

Desirable

• Research or other experience suitable for the post

Registration

Essential

• Evidence of completion of HCPC-approved course in Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychology

Suitablity for working in Forensic services

Essential

• Evidence of prior experience in forensic settings

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

Oxford Clinic

Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Sandford Rd, Sandford-upon-Thames

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require a Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social worker who can work independently, with the support of the team leaders and the wider crisis team clinicians and can bring their own professional expertise to a fast-paced team, and who are confident in managing risk in the least restrictive way.

By its nature, crisis work requires professionals who have a broad range of skills including being skilled mental health assessors with a proven ability to signpost service users towards the most effective treatment pathways. The Crisis Clinician role is an important development in nursing care provision and is pivotal in helping us deliver safe and effective care to our patients.

The successful applicants will participate in a duty rota of early, late or long day shifts covering 7 days a week and we are committed to supporting staff to balance home and work life. We are a friendly and supportive team with strong leadership and direction. Our work is interesting and varied with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills both in the workplace and via our excellent Learning & Development team. The role is predominantly based at Saffron House in High Wycombe and may require some wider travel within the county.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification or working towards qualification.

Desirable

• Prescribing qualification.
• Phlebotomy qualification.
• Health promotion qualification , including smoking cessation.
• PSI qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of team working models.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice.
• Ability to cope under pressure and problem solve when managing complex situations and competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience of being part of a service improvement project.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good negotiation skills and able to use initiative
• Good working knowledge physical health management strategies and interventions.
• High level of clinical knowledge and skill including knowledge of recent national, regional and local health strategies.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Able to communicate at various levels with empathy.
• Experience of working independently and set own priorities in line with team vision.
• Knowledge of a range of IT programs including Microsoft excel and office.
• Ability to contribute to the identification of individual / team / service training and development needs.

Desirable

• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues

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

Saffron House

Easton Street

High Wycombe

HP11 1NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Desirable

• Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

Experience

Essential

• To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Formal /informal teaching including supervising student placements
• To have relevant experience in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
• Experience of working in older adult mental health
• Experience of working in the speciality of Dementia

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and managing staff
• Experience of providing leadership

Skills

Essential

• To be IT literate
• To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• To be a car driver

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).