Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small, specialist service that works under the For Me Provider Collaborative (Thames Valley and Wessex adult secure PC). The Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Service (FINDS), works alongside other services who are supporting individuals with a current forensic need and a diagnosis of either/or learning disabilities, Autism and/ or acquired brain injury by offering consultancy, training, and advice, as well as the gatekeeping into secure inpatient services within the For Me footprint.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage this small, but experienced, team of specialist health professionals. They will ensure that the team work within the principles of the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the NHSE secure service specifications to ensure that those referred are offered the most appropriate pathway outcomes.
They will support the team to deliver training and consultancy, liaise with various services across the footprint, including the case managers within secure hospitals, the ICB, community mental health and learning disability community teams, social care, prisons and other none secure hospitals.
In addition, you will be responsible for chairing meetings which include FINDS and other members of the provider collaborative and being part of service improvements that provide better outcomes for this cohort.
The role of FINDS is to enhance the skills and knowledge of providers to reduce the need for secure hospital, follow the person through their stay in secure offering support around reasonable adjustments if required and to offer teams supporting the person on discharge training and understanding around the persons needs for a 6 month period to reduce readmission to secure hospital.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will support the team in the assurance of specialised services including guidance around Transforming Care, by providing the link with Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and their commissioned services within the network to ensure there is a coordinated approach to care and discharge planning, which results in robust and effective care packages
You will have oversight of the overall patient pathway, supporting strong multi-agency involvement to ensure patients are receiving care in the least restrictive environment and barriers to discharge are expediently addressed
You will be expected to model a collaborative and influencing style of working and actively engage in clinical and professional supervision and to uphold organisational principles and policies on the promotion of equality.
You will also provide education and support for others involved in the care of patients within specialised settings, working to reduce stigma and bias for patients working across multiple providers within the NHS and Independent Sector as well as with services within the Thames Valley and Wessex region to manage relationships with CCG commissioned providers that provide the referral and aftercare components of the pathway.
A strong communicator you will be tasked with drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports to the Senior Clinical Pathway Manager, and plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information.
Consolidated hours or job share may be considered, please do contact us to find out more or to discuss this in more detail. We do require the successful candidate to be able to work flexibly across home, office bases and attend visits as required. There are various learning opportunities available around the specialist needs that FINDS support that you will be able to benefit from.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will support the team in the assurance of specialised services including guidance around Transforming Care, by providing the link with Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and their commissioned services within the network to ensure there is a coordinated approach to care and discharge planning, which results in robust and effective care packages
You will have oversight of the overall patient pathway, supporting strong multi-agency involvement to ensure patients are receiving care in the least restrictive environment and barriers to discharge are expediently addressed
You will be expected to model a collaborative and influencing style of working and actively engage in clinical and professional supervision and to uphold organisational principles and policies on the promotion of equality.
You will also provide education and support for others involved in the care of patients within specialised settings, working to reduce stigma and bias for patients working across multiple providers within the NHS and Independent Sector as well as with services within the Thames Valley and Wessex region to manage relationships with CCG commissioned providers that provide the referral and aftercare components of the pathway.
A strong communicator you will be tasked with drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports to the Senior Clinical Pathway Manager, and plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information.
Consolidated hours or job share may be considered, please do contact us to find out more or to discuss this in more detail. We do require the successful candidate to be able to work flexibly across home, office bases and attend visits as required. There are various learning opportunities available around the specialist needs that FINDS support that you will be able to benefit from.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health or social care professional
- Relevant additional professional qualification (e.g. master's level) or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
knowledge and experiance
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to specialised mental health services
- Operational knowledge of specialist area
- Up to date understanding of current healthcare policies
- Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation
Competence
Essential
- High level management skills, able to perform to a high level in clinical settings
- High level communication - skills
- Ability to use own initiative to decide relevant actions, make decisions autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered health or social care professional
- Relevant additional professional qualification (e.g. master's level) or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development
knowledge and experiance
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to specialised mental health services
- Operational knowledge of specialist area
- Up to date understanding of current healthcare policies
- Uses evidence to make improvements, seeks out innovation
Competence
Essential
- High level management skills, able to perform to a high level in clinical settings
- High level communication - skills
- Ability to use own initiative to decide relevant actions, make decisions autonomously
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).
