Operational Lead- CAMHS Eating Disorders (Maternity Cover)NHS
Job summary
Are you a mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist looking to progress into an operational management role, perhaps from a deputy role or equivalent?
We are seeking a strong and compassionate leader and manager to step into a maternity cover position for our Children and Young People's Eating Disorder team (CAMHS).
You would be joining a well established team, with robust systems in place and a supportive wider leadership team to work alongside.
You would be working closely alongside other operational leads who are responsible for a number of CAMHS teams, and who work together closely to support each other.
The role has operational management responsibility for the CYP eating disorder team.
The role operates in a hybrid way (mixture of home based and office based in line with service needs). The office base is in Aylesbury.
This team is regularly complimented on its high level of expertise, commitment to patient care and its fun and friendly culture.
If you're interested in this role it's strongly encouraged that you contact us for an informal discussion to hear more about the team and the role.
For an informal discussion about the role contact Lucy Eaves [email protected]. Please note this role is a fixed term contract due to maternity leave and can be taken as a secondment.
Main duties of the job
- To take overall management responsibility for all aspects of service delivery and operational matters for the CYP Eating Disorders Service
- To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the teams in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of high quality community mental health care packages
- To be responsible for working closely with clinicians and professionals and support staff within the service to audit outcomes and promote best practice.
- To work closely alongside the Operational Lead for the Buckinghamshire Adult Eating Disorders Service in order to provide an effective all age lifespan eating disorder service for patients.
- To ensure that agreed standards and performance measures are met and there is a continuous drive towards service improvement and risk reduction
- Work towards a culture where services are seamlessly integrated.
- To develop robust interagency relationships with, Children, Young People and Families services, relevant adult services and other key agencies, supporting the development of integrated care pathways and locality working.
- To ensure all patients and Carers are included in all the work we do and structures are developed to incorporate users at all levels
Job description
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team