Job summary
We are looking to appoint an exceptional leader with a significant level of nursing experience to take the role of Lead Nurse within CAMHS Eating Disorder service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated, person-focused and experienced individual.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a proven track record in nursing leadership and should have the ability to lead by example, motivate and empower others by virtue of expert clinical work, leadership, education and training, practice development and research.
They will play a fundamental role in ensuring effective outcomes and high-quality care for those using the eating disorder services in Oxfordshire.
By inspiring a culture of high performance and continuous quality improvement in teams, the post holder will ensure the sustained provision of high-quality services and standards for our young people, their carers and families.
About us
This is an exciting time to join our service - we're currently developing new care pathways within the team, and are looking for a strong leader to help us achieve our vision.
You'll have demonstrable nursing and service development experience within the NHS or related fields, and significant experience of working with clinicians and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service improvement.
The main focus of the role will be to work as an expert practitioner and consultant within CAMHS Eating Disorder service by providing an advanced level of specialist knowledge and intervention to the service's most complex young people with eating disorders and to their families, developing services within the eating disorder service.
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work both independently, using initiative, and alongside professional leads, clinical colleagues, Trust senior managers and key partner organisations.
We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals with the energy and passion to drive change in order to realise our vision. In return you will have full support from your line manager and the wider senior multi-disciplinary team and a development programme designed to enhance your career.
Youll have the opportunity to participate with school nurses, general nurses with our local hospital and offer specialist supervision and guidance.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team of staff who are genuinely committed to improving the lives of our young person and their families.
If you feel you are at the point in your career where you are equipped with the right skills and attitude and ready to take on this exciting and challenging role, we would like to hear from you.
**Please note that we may conduct interviews earlier than closing date if their are sufficient applicants. **
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work both independently, using initiative, and alongside professional leads, clinical colleagues, Trust senior managers and key partner organisations.
We are looking for experienced and motivated individuals with the energy and passion to drive change in order to realise our vision. In return you will have full support from your line manager and the wider senior multi-disciplinary team and a development programme designed to enhance your career.
Youll have the opportunity to participate with school nurses, general nurses with our local hospital and offer specialist supervision and guidance.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team of staff who are genuinely committed to improving the lives of our young person and their families.
If you feel you are at the point in your career where you are equipped with the right skills and attitude and ready to take on this exciting and challenging role, we would like to hear from you.
**Please note that we may conduct interviews earlier than closing date if their are sufficient applicants. **
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Formal leadership skills and experience Change management skills and experience
- Previous experience in CAMHS
Desirable
- Published papers
- Previous involvement in development projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Completion of evidence-based interventions for eating disorders across the age range
- Registered Nurse, with current registration
Desirable
- Educated to PhD level
- Leadership training/qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification, willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Formal leadership skills and experience Change management skills and experience
- Previous experience in CAMHS
Desirable
- Published papers
- Previous involvement in development projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level
- Completion of evidence-based interventions for eating disorders across the age range
- Registered Nurse, with current registration
Desirable
- Educated to PhD level
- Leadership training/qualification.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification, willingness to work towards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
