Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Supervisor - Single Point Access | Young People Mental Health

The closing date is 11 September 2025

Job summary

Are you a Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist and interested in working in Buckinghamshire with children and young people? Are you in interested in mental health and/or neurodiversity.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and committed individual to join us and work as part of our Single Point of Access Team to deliver improved access and outstanding services for children and young people. The team is please to offer a 12 month fixed term for Senior Spa Supervisor. You be joining friendly nurturing team and who work in fast paced service. You will need to hold a professional qualification and be from a strong community mental health background, ideally with experience and knowledge of CAMHS or children's services.

With a big National and local focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and well-being, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people's life chances across Buckinghamshire.

This role is eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme.

Main duties of the job

  • To promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people, and families in the community. Understanding their needs, identifying risk and support the family in accessing appropriate services.
  • To prevent more serious mental health problems in children and young people by early identification of the development of mental health problems.
  • To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing care with families, children and young people.
  • To have excellent communication skills and to be able to promote integrated healthcare working internally and externally.

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:

  • 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 apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-BM7414619

Job locations

Sue Nicholls Centre

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of SPA and have responsibility with the Operational Lead for the implementation of the CAMHS SPA across Buckinghamshire. You will have specific responsibility for supporting children and young people to signpost and access assessment and intervention. The SPA will be working towards a culture where services from across the whole system (including health, education, and social care) come together to deliver positive and seamless experiences of care to children, young people and families.

You will be located at The Sue Nichols Centre, Aylesbury, but ability to travel around the county for business purposes is essential for this role.

The team works in hybrid fashion and candidates will be supported to work from to carry out some of their duties.

The Single Point of Access operates between 08:00 and 18:00 and offers flexible working patterns to both meet your needs and the needs of the service in line with the Trust blended working model, with a mixture of agile and workplace working to support your health and wellbeing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of SPA and have responsibility with the Operational Lead for the implementation of the CAMHS SPA across Buckinghamshire. You will have specific responsibility for supporting children and young people to signpost and access assessment and intervention. The SPA will be working towards a culture where services from across the whole system (including health, education, and social care) come together to deliver positive and seamless experiences of care to children, young people and families.

You will be located at The Sue Nichols Centre, Aylesbury, but ability to travel around the county for business purposes is essential for this role.

The team works in hybrid fashion and candidates will be supported to work from to carry out some of their duties.

The Single Point of Access operates between 08:00 and 18:00 and offers flexible working patterns to both meet your needs and the needs of the service in line with the Trust blended working model, with a mixture of agile and workplace working to support your health and wellbeing.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse , Occupational Therapy or Social Work)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Desirable

  • Approved Mental Health Professional

Experience

Essential

  • Previous CAMHS experince

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of assessment, triage and formulation skills
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse , Occupational Therapy or Social Work)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Desirable

  • Approved Mental Health Professional

Experience

Essential

  • Previous CAMHS experince

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of assessment, triage and formulation 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sue Nicholls Centre

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead

Dorothy Dan-Cooke

Dorothy.Dan-Cooke@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865901951

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

267-BM7414619

Job locations

Sue Nicholls Centre

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


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