Job summary We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our experienced and innovative Senior Leadership Team as Head of Service for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) CAMHS and Adult Eating Disorder Services. We are seeking an experienced leader who will develop and manage the strategy, vision and operational delivery for the CAMHS and adult eating disorder services in BSW. You will have a pivotal role in effectively promoting the service and building strong and effective partnership working arrangements across the local health and care systems of Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire. Accountable for the delivery of the Directorate and Integrated Care Board priorities, and responsible for ensuring the KPI's and outcomes for each service are met, you will translate this into clear goals and objectives for managers and clinicians to deliver the highest quality services with outcomes that make a positive difference to service users and their families. You will also be required to ensure that there is robust clinical decision making for each service, ensuring that mental health and safeguarding risk is well managed through effective quality and clinical governance models. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Sage, Associate Director via email catherine.sageoxfordhealth.nhs.uk or phone 07769 935 831. Main duties of the job The key responsibilities of the role can be summarised as strategy, policy, and delivery in the following domains: o Qualityo Workforceo Financeo Performanceo Strategic changeo Stakeholder engagement/partnership The Head of Service will own these domains within reporting service(s) as well as being expected to contribute significantly to the Directorate-wide approach across them. A more detailed explanation of each of these is provided below. Quality The Head of Service will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that reporting service(s) comply with the five CQC domains: o Safe: people are protected from abuse and avoidable harmo Effective: people's care, treatment and support achieve good outcomes, promotes a good quality of life, and is based on the best available evidence Caring: the service(s) involves and treats people with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect Responsive: service(s) meet people's needso Well led: leadership, management and governance assure the delivery of high-quality and person-centred care, supports learning and innovation, and promotes an open and fair culture. Full details can be found at the CQC website by clicking on the link below:https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/20171020-healthcare-services-kloes-prompts-and-characteristics-final.pdf About us Oxford Health is a great place to work. To be able toshowcaseyourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details of qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and tailor your supporting statement to the role you are applying for, addressing the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide 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 or where you are, you will 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: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-OC6726922 Job locations Melksham Hospital Spa Road Melksham SN12 7NZ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role and a comprehensive list of duties. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role and a comprehensive list of duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Participation in a relevant NHS Senior Management Development Programme Experience Essential Substantial experience managing health and social care staff. To include a range of knowledge base and experience of how to maximise peoples skills. Extensive experience of the development of good relationships across a range of key stakeholders Substantial experience of directly leading substantial change. Essential and Desirable Essential In depth understanding of the NHS and/or public services and the likely changes over the next few years Recognises the value and need to work collaboratively across the local health and social care economy Good level of knowledge of commissioning - the split between CCG and other commissioning roles. Good level of knowledge of Business Intelligence and how & when it should be used in everyday service delivery - how it should be developed as part of transformation Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional experience Evidence of continuing professional development Substantial experience managing health and social care staff. To include a range of knowledge base and experience of how to maximise peoples skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Participation in a relevant NHS Senior Management Development Programme Experience Essential Substantial experience managing health and social care staff. To include a range of knowledge base and experience of how to maximise peoples skills. Extensive experience of the development of good relationships across a range of key stakeholders Substantial experience of directly leading substantial change. Essential and Desirable Essential In depth understanding of the NHS and/or public services and the likely changes over the next few years Recognises the value and need to work collaboratively across the local health and social care economy Good level of knowledge of commissioning - the split between CCG and other commissioning roles. Good level of knowledge of Business Intelligence and how & when it should be used in everyday service delivery - how it should be developed as part of transformation Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent professional experience Evidence of continuing professional development Substantial experience managing health and social care staff. To include a range of knowledge base and experience of how to maximise peoples 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Melksham Hospital Spa Road Melksham SN12 7NZ Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)