Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment youll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, youll be out in the local community approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.

We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you.

You will work with the IPS team leaders and other IPS Employment specialists to assist in the development of the wider service across the county.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent (vocational experience/training/ or other qualifications

Desirable

• Trained in IPS Model
• Mental Health first Aid or similar

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a Full Driving license and have access to a car

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in supported employment service and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group

Desirable

• Experience of partnership working negotiation and liaison work with other agencies

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies, and legislation in relation to employment

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

John Sharich House at the Slade Site

Horsepath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

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 and skills

Essential

• Educated to at least Degree Level or equivalent with evidence of numerical skills.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Desirable

• Business administration or Management qualification

Qualification- Academic

Essential

• IT literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

Desirable

• RSA Typing Qualification/ECDL/
• Knowledge of NHS national data sets
• Knowledge of NHS performance agenda

Experience

Essential

• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working in an administrative/secretarial role
• Ability to multi task, deal with conflict and demanding priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly numerical and good analytical skills
• Experience in supervising or leading teams

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience of performance monitoring and management
• Experience of working relationships including GP's, CCG's, Health and Social Care Services, Voluntary Organisations and Patient and Carer Representatives.

personal qualities

Essential

• Positive, reliable and flexible approch with practical problem solving abilities.
• Works well under pressure, plan and manage workload, analytical, team player

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

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

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

Qualification

Essential

• AET/Fire related Qualification/ significant years of experience within field/healthcare

Desirable

• Healthcare/AET/Fire related Qualification/ significant years of experience within field

extensive experience in fire risk assessments

Essential

• Conduct fire risk assessments and provide advice and guidance about the application and interpretation of fire safety legislation and guidance documents

Desirable

• Understanding of British Standards relevant to Fire

Understanding of relevant legislation

Essential

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Fire Safety Order 2005

Desirable

• NHS Fire Code HTM 05

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

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

Dental services in Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are provided by the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service (OCDS). This service provides National Health Service (NHS) dentistry to a wide range of patients including both adults and children requiring either special care dentistry, or specialist care. In addition to this core role the service also provides emergency care for patients requiring urgent dental treatment who do not currently have a dentist of their own.

The service provides care for patients from ten dental clinics across Oxfordshire located at Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, East Oxford, Luther Street, Kidlington, Wantage and Witney.

Several of the clinics are equipped to provide dental treatment with inhalation and/or intravenous sedation and the service also provides dental treatment under general anaesthesia for children and adult special care patients at the John Radcliffe and Horton Hospitals.

For patients who are unable to access the clinics easily there is a countywide domiciliary (home visit) service available by referral. All the clinics have wheelchair access and facilities for patients with disabilities and there is a hoist available at East Oxford Dental Clinic and Murray House for patients who have difficulty transferring into the dental chair.

This role will be based in across Oxfordshire and the successful candidate will be expected to have;

• excellent clinical skills
• strong communication and inter-personal skills
• the ability to coordinate and carry out tasks
• comprehensive IT skills (experience using Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word).

Person Specification

Qualifications Academic Skills

Essential

• Primary Dental Qualification
• Registered with General Dental Council

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job related aptitude

Essential

• Can demonstrate competencies of Band A dentist
• Willingness to undego further training

Knowledge requirements

Essential

• Good IM&T knowledge and skills including R4, Microsoft Office
• Ability to deal with sensitive information and respect confidentiality

Experience

Essential

• Experience in General Dental Practice
• Experience of more than one branch of dentistry
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role of the CDS
• Ability to maintain reasonable activity levels
• Evidence of good dental record keeping

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team including supervisory role at an appropriate level
• Delivery of dental care under inhaltion sedation
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient groups
• Able to demonstrate relevant experience in Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Audit
• Experience of working on a domiciliary basis

Personal qualities

Essential

• Positive attitude, approachable, team player
• Self motivated and able to work independently
• Awareness of own training and development needs
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English

Contractual requirements

Essential

• Full registration with General Dental Council
• Completion of Dental Core Training or demonstrable exemption
• Current performer number
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Meets professional requirements - fit to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of the Equality Act 2010 have been made
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to safegaurding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Banbury Dental Clinic

Orchard Health Centre, Cope Road

Banbury

OX16 2EZ

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.

As a Mental Health Nurse, youll be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the ward for a span of duty, as well as being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients and carers.

In addition, youll develop effective risk management plans, and timely review of the risk management plan identifying opportunities for positive risk taking in conjunction with the client, carers/significant others and the ward team.

You must have excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and work well in a team, whilst being adaptable to changing situations. You will need to be able to work calmly and efficiently within a busy and intensive environment dealing with unpredictable situations whilst remaining focused on providing a person-centred and recovery approach to care and treatment.

We have an excellent relationship with local universities and post-graduate training providers. In addition, to this you will have access to both local and trust training to support your continuing professional development.

It is mandatory for you to complete Positive Engagement and Caring Environment (PEACE) training which involves learning safe and least restrictive restraint techniques, along with Immediate Life Support, and other training directly related to the job.

You will work a rotating shift pattern Early, Late and Nights to cover our 24 hour 7 day a week service.

All candidates must be computer literate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experiencing within working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Band 5 in an acute mental health setting

Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications.

Essential

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse - NMC.
• IT literate.
• Fluent command of the English language and ability to complete and maintain written records professionally.
• Skills and confidence in clinical risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2007.
• Safely practice person-centred care and evidence-based practise.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Understand and work towards making the acute mental health inpatient environment neurodiverse-friendly.

Desirable

• Can demonstrate clear evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Qualification in psychosocial interventions.

Leadership

Essential

• Able to co-ordinate a span of duty on a mental health acute male adult ward.

Desirable

• Able to handle complaints sensitively and effectively.

Training and facilitation of leaning.

Essential

• Demonstrate willingness to be involved in mentoring students.
• Demonstrate willingness to coach healthcare assistants.

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

Phoenix Ward

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

Recruitment Day: what to expect on the day

If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Day on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at Unipart House in Oxford is designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health. You'll have an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.

The day will include:

• Numeracy/Literacy Test: A short assessment to evaluate your foundational skills.
• Group Activity: An exercise that allows you to demonstrate your collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
• Interview: A chance for us to get to know you better and understand your skills and for you to ask us any questions you have.
• Networking: An opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about the roles, our wards, and our commitment to your professional development.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values we're looking for in our next Healthcare Assistants.

What We Offer

We are committed to investing in our staff and providing a rewarding career path.

• Support & Development: We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role.
• Flexible Working: We have a range of permanent, full-time, and part-time positions with various shift patterns available. We'll also consider flexible working arrangements.
• A Rewarding Career: This is more than just a jobit's a chance to provide compassionate care and be a critical part of a team that makes a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.

Person Specification

Question 1: Patient Groups

Essential

• Do you have demonstratable experience working in a PICU mental health ward?

Question 2: Working environment

Essential

• Can you describe a situation from your previous role as a healthcare assistant where you had to provide care under pressure or in a challenging environment? What was the situation, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

Question 3: Patient care

Essential

• Can you describe a time when you had to explain something important to a patient who was confused, anxious, or had difficulty understanding? How did you ensure they felt heard and understood, and how did you adapt your approach to meet their needs?

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

Warneford Hospital

Oxford

OX3 7JX

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

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant knowledge and experience of HR Management
• Understanding of current NHS issues and NHS terms and conditions
• HR Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate experience of providing complex HR Advice on a range of workforce issues

Experience

Essential

• Experience of an HR role and demonstrable experience of providing a high quality HR service

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 are looking for a confident HR professional who can build strong relationships and influence at all levels.

You will have:

Postgraduate qualification (masters level) in HR Management or equivalent experience

Significant experience of advising on Human Resources issues in a large complex organisation including sickness absence, performance management and multi-faceted employee relations issues is essential.

Experience of advising on the implementation of organisational change.

Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Previous experience of working in a unionised environment

Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience of manipulating databases

Excellent presentation and training skills

You will be expected to have an effective on-site presence at Oxford Health sites. We can support hybrid working approach between working regularly on our trust sites and working from home.

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

Essential

Essential

• Thorough understanding of contemporary HR practices.
• Significant demonstrable experience of Human Resources issues in a large complex organisation including sickness absence management, employment law and performance management issues, and intricate / multi-faceted employee relations issues.
• Leads on and manages a defined ER Caseload
• Provides advice and support to HR Advisors & Officers across the department.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting the implementation of organisational change
• Proven knowledge of Equality and associated legislation.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers

Desirable

• Experience in supporting and preparing case papers for Employment Tribunal.
• Understanding of Restorative Just and Learning Culture and Kindness into Action principals

People Management

Essential

• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidelines to meet the needs and values of the Trust and the requirements of employment legislation, NHS Employers guidance and best practice.
• Promote the effective implementation of agreed best practice through both HR and managers within the Trust

Desirable

• Experience of supervising or managing staff

Policy and Procedure Development / Project Work

Essential

• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and guidelines to meet the needs and values of the Trust and the requirements of employment legislation, NHS Employers guidance and best practice.

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

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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Basic cleaning skills
• Some knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Experience in cleaning

Desirable

• Previous experience in NHS environment/health care setting
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of delivering quality service

Desirable

• Understanding of Microsoft Word/Excel

Qualifications

Essential

• O level/GCSE level education

Desirable

• Food Safety trained
• NVQ 1 in cleaning
• Demonstrate an interest in Learning/Further Training

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

The successful candidate will lead communications and engagement activity across the Community Health Services, Dentistry and Primary Care Directorate, supporting major programmes of transformation centred on neighbourhood health and care.

Reporting directly to the Head of Communications and Engagement, you will play a key role in bringing programme activity to life through engaging communications and meaningful involvement of patients, communities, staff and stakeholders. You will work across organisational boundaries to strengthen partnerships, support co-production and ensure communications and engagement activities contribute to improved experiences, outcomes and reduced health inequalities.

The successful candidate will be confident operating at a senior level, influencing a wide range of stakeholders and managing communications and engagement activity across multiple priorities and programmes.

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

Knowledge requirements

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and experience of internal and external communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement particularly with the voluntary and community sector and working with the media.
• Extensive knowledge of developing and contributing to communication and engagement strategies and plans from interpreting national policy, local strategies and complex projects and programmes.
• A good understanding of the relationship between system partners - including the Thames Valley ICB, local councils, acute Trust, Ambulance Trust, Primary Care, voluntary and community sector providers - as well as regional bodies like NHSE/DHSC.

Desirable

• .3+ years' public sector experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of using a wide range of communications and engagement tools and channels (including digital) with the ability to identify the right channel for the particular audience, including a good knowledge of the principles of stakeholder analysis.
• Ability to translate complex projects, programmes and information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in an engaging and suitable format using both written and visual styles.
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others on appropriate communications and engagement approach.

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in communications.
• Extensive knowledge of communications and engagement, acquired through postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to Master's level equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

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

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

• Delivering a strategic procurement service to the Trust including, but not limited to: tenders and quotes, mini-competitions and full procurements via (FTS) to ensure best value for money
• Drafting and evaluating pre-qualification, tender and contract documents
• Managing the tender process on the e-tendering portal
• Ensuring that project activity and other procurement tasks are undertaken to the required standard and meet all timescales and deadlines
• Ensuring full compliance with Trust Procurement policies, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions and Public Contract Regulations.
• Ensuring contract compliance and dealing with contract performance issues
• Delivery of best value for money and sustainable savings for the Trust by effective sourcing of goods and services

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

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of working experience.

Desirable

• Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or holds another relevant Procurement qualification or can present evidence of working towards this.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of public sector tendering and contracting and Public Tendering Regulations

Desirable

• Experience of web-based e-tendering software

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise a heavy workload, always ensuring attention to detail

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

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

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 Mental Health Nurse
• evidence of professional development

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in community care and specific clinical experience in mental health
• Have an understanding of dementia
• Experience of supervising staff
• Have experience of risk assessments and skills in mental health assessments
• Excellent communication
• Experience of MDT's

Skills

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible
• Keen to learn
• Team player
• skills in mental health assessment and formulation
• skills in depot and meds managment

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

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

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

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996, as accredited by the British Psychological Society, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Qualifications / training in clinical supervision
• Eligible for BABCP accreditation

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by professional and accrediting bodies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

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.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• 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.
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Excellent IT and keyboard skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and in patient 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
• Experience of supervising others.

Desirable

• Experience of running / co-running groups
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties
• Experience of working in the NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• An interest in and positive approach towards working with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties.
• Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings

Desirable

• Willingness to work flexibly
• An awareness of own strengths and limitations

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

Slade Site

Oxford

OX3 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The CAMHS Outreach team provides a community-based service to children and young people and their carers who are experiencingchronicpervasivemental health disorders; In this role the post holder will contribute to the treatment of patients and their recovery at the key stages of their journey through mental health services.

You will hold a clinical caseload, acting as key worker, completing assessments, developing care plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The role requires close multidisciplinary working to ensure coordinated, high-quality care throughout the young persons journey in mental health services.You will be trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and contribute to the teams Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescence provision, including participation in DBT-A skills groups, treatment planning, and phone-coaching on a rota basis, which may include early evening hours.The role involves collaboration with families, schools, Social Care, and other CAMHS teams to ensure integrated and effective support - strong partnership working is essential.

The post also includes involvement in service development, clinical governance, audit, and supervision of junior staff or students on placement.Ongoing professional development, supervision, and adherence to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and professional standards are required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mental Health Nurse qualification with a valid registration

Desirable

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma. Additional post qualifying training in a relevant field (DBT, CBT or any other psychological therapies) Teaching/mentoring qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• To be able contribute to the audit process

Experience

Essential

• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
• To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• Understanding of evidencebased practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

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

Raglan House

Between Towns Road

Oxford

OX4 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key result areas of the postholder are:

• To facilitate speedy and informal resolution of problems and concerns raised by patients/services users, their families, and carers through liaison with Trust staff and other agencies.
• To provide information about local services, including voluntary and statutory agencies and to offer guidance and support to those accessing the service, providing links to services where appropriate.
• To provide high quality guidance and support to Directorates on resolving complaints and concerns
• Run PALS surgeries on all wards and at other locations where services are delivered, to listen to patients about any concerns and to try and resolve these.
• To identify trends and themes arising from concerns and patient feedback ensuring that lessons are learned

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer Service Experience

Skills

Essential

• Written/Verbal communication skills

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of PALS

Desirable

• Knowledge of the NHS complaints procedure.

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

Whiteleaf Centre and Warneford Hospital

Aylesbury and Oxford

OX3 7JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in peoples own homes. They are enthusiastic and take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities. Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations.

The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queens Nursing Institute, The Kings Fund, and the RCN which we can support you to work towards.

The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable

• NMC Mentor qualification.
• Prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge around long term conditions and their management.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
• Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.

Desirable

• Previous experience of implementation of change.
• Previous Community Services experience.

Technical expertise/competence

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

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

District Nurse Teams South East Locality

Townlands Memorial Hospital, York Road

Henley

RG9 2DR

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

Essential

Essential

• Please tell us about a project or piece of work you have supported that has required you to work to pace and tight deadlines

Data Entry

Essential

• Please tell us about any work you have done that requires data entry and high levels of attention to detail

Accountability

Essential

• Please tell us about a time you had to chase someone for information you required and the steps you took to ensure they met your deadlines.

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

Demographic context

Bath and North East Somerset Council, is a unitary authority and covers an area of 136 square miles (352 km2), of which two thirds is green belt. It stretches from the outskirts of Bristol, south into the Mendip Hills and east to the southern Cotswold Hills and Wiltshire border. The city contains one further education college, Bath College, and several sixth forms as part of both state, private, and public schools. Special needs education is provided by Three Ways School. Bath has two universities: the University of Bath and Bath Spa University. It is projected that the student age population will remain significant in B&NES.

Overall, comparing local indicators with England averages, the health and wellbeing of children in Bath and North East Somerset is better than England.

CAMH Services in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW)

From 1st April 2010 the Trust has been providing CAMHS services in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. This covers a large rural area, with Swindon being the largest town. This area of service delivery is organised around community team bases: Swindon, Marlborough (for East Wiltshire), Melksham (for West Wiltshire), Salisbury (for South Wiltshire) and Keynsham for Bath and North-East Somerset (BaNES). CAMHS has good links with partner agencies.

The BSW CAMH service provides a hospital liaison service to the three district general hospitals in the patch: Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, Great Western Hospital, Swindon and Royal United Hospitals (RUH), Bath and provides training to staff on the paediatric ward.

BSW also operates a dedicated eating disorder service (TEDS), with specialist teams in each of the CAMHS bases. Referrals of children and young people with suspected eating disorders are sent directly to this service.

There is a CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment service embedded in the CAMHS teams with an over arching clinical leadership and operational management senior leadership team.

Oxford Health hosts the Thames Valley New Care Model adolescent inpatient network with a single point of access via Marlborough House, Swindon, which covers B&NES, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Swindon and Wiltshire. The local inpatient service for young people aged 11-18 is provided from Marlborough House, Swindon, which is a general adolescent unit that also includes an eating disorders programme. Oxford Health also runs the Highfield General Adolescent Unit at the Warneford Hospital in Oxford and the Meadow Unit (PICU).

There is also an adolescent Hospital at Home service for Eating Disorders and adolescent Hospital at Home service for young people with Learning Disability and Autism.

The BSW-wide service model has been in place since October 2010 and has improved CAMHS outcomes for children and young people in Wiltshire, Swindon and B&NES. The service was re-commissioned in 2017 on a 7 + 3 year contract.

In addition, Oxford Health has been commissioned to provide Forensic CAMHS services (FCAMHS) for the South West (North) region, covering BSW, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset. The service launched in April 2018.

There are Medical Lead roles for All Age Eating Disorders, Neuro-developmental Conditions, Learning Disability, Non-Medical Prescribing and Crisis, who work alongside the Clinical Leads in these areas.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a consultant to be working with a successful CAMH Service, implementing an exciting and innovative service model for children and young peoples mental health.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Medical degree
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview).
• Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.

Desirable

• MSc or higher degree
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of clinical work in specialty at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
• Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health

Clinical, Teaching and Research

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in relevant psychiatric specialty
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical leadership to the team
• Experience in teaching resident doctors
• Experience of research work and/or ability to interpret research findings and apply them to clinical practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Keynsham

Temple House, Temple Court

Keynsham

BS31 1HA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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