Senior Care Coordinator - Oxford Recovery Campus
Are you a dedicated Nurse, looking to make a difference to the lives of Adults with severe mental illness?
We're looking for a compassionate individual to lead our recovery team which is part of the Oxford City Adult Mental Health Team.
The recovery team works with adults with severe and enduring mental illness who are currently in supported accommodation managed by Response on the Littlemore hospital site. You will clinically lead a small team consisting of 2 band 6 RMNs and a support worker, along with working with Response managers and their staff including a Band 7 OT. You will also be supported by both psychiatric and psychological therapy clinicians along with the larger AMHT Oak team.
You will need to be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support. You will have experience of care processes and be able to assess and plan treatment with service users. You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including the use of safeguarding processes.
Main duties of the job
You will act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice/knowledge while participating in direct evidenced based patient care working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing professional and clinical support to patients.
You will undertake autonomous health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within your competence and as the Senior Care Coordinator will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.
You will provide support within the team and act as a role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcomes.
You will function in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate, and implementer of clinical governance.
You will be a senior clinician within the team. The role will predominantly be clinical but also include some operational leadership and supervision of your small team of junior staff.
To support leadership development, you will cross cover with the band 7 nurses in the wider Oak team.
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
* 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 responsibilities
The Recovery Team is part of the City and Northeast Oxon Adult Mental Health Team whose main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a stone's throw from the centre of Oxford and the dreamy spires. We provide care for the residents of Oxford, the local towns of Kidlington, Bicester, and Woodstock, and the surrounding villages. The team is split into three teams: Willow, Oak, and Aspen, which are aligned to local Primary Care Network patches.
The recovery team operates Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (not including bank holidays). The team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, a senior care coordinator, 2 care coordinators, a support worker, and an OT who all work with a 3rd sector supported housing provider Response and their support workers.
We encourage you to give Tom Adams (team manager) a call to discuss the role and we very much welcome visits from interested applicants.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
* Awareness of national and local issues concerning healthcare
* A developed understanding of clinical governance
* Understanding of the legal frameworks used within practice
* Maintain professional accountability and professional registration
Experience
* Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting
* Providing clinical and/or managerial supervision
Skills
* Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management
* Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options
* Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment
* Demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills
* Show evidence of advanced problem-solving skills
* Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
* Coaching skills
* Committed to constant review and change
Qualifications
* Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN, or Occupational Therapist with Dip RCOT qualification or degree)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
* Hold a Psycho-social Intervention qualification or equivalent
* Hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. CBT, DBT, NMP)
* For OT, member of the British Association/Royal College of Occupational Therapists
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.
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum/pro-rata
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