Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the North West - South Cluster of the North Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Altcourse, HMP Risley, HMP Thorn Cross and HMP Wymott.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As the Head of Operations your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Lead and manage multiple Heads of Healthcare within your directorate, across a set cluster.
• Drive high standards of patient care, performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure consistency and best practice across all healthcare services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership with a high degree of autonomy.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant.
• Oversee clinical governance, risk management, quality assurance, and patient safety.
• Work with nursing and quality teams to implement governance frameworks and improvement plans.
• Prepare services for CQC and other regulatory inspections.
• Promote a culture of learning from incidents, audits, and best practice.
• Represent Practice Plus Group at contract reviews, commissioner meetings, and directorate forums.
• Help align services with local and national healthcare priorities.
• Hold overall responsibility for regional budgets and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for service improvements and efficiencies.
• Develop action plans when standards or targets are not being achieved.
• Support innovation and service development.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 60 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Significant amounts of senior operational leadership within healthcare experience.
• Leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing managers (such as Heads of Healthcare).
• Budget planning, budget control, and financial accountability experience.
• Managing contracts, performance targets, and service delivery.
• HR management and workforce performance.
• Influencing and negotiating with senior partners and external organisations.
• Delivering challenging healthcare targets
• Leading change and service improvement programmes.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Healthcare governance
  • Quality improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • CQC requirements
  • NHS structures and commissioning arrangements, particularly Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

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Job summary

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise is seeking a motivated, committed, enthusiastic qualified Dental Nurse with management experience to fill a Clinic Team Leader position at our newly opened DEP in the City Centre.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the clinical floors and student clinics as well as all supporting services, including management of staff. The post holder will be required to be the CQC Registered Manager for the site and oversee the associated regulated activities.

Main duties of the job

Key accountabilities:

Operational management of the clinical floor and supporting services

Line management of staff to achieve an innovative, motivational and high performing working environment to best deliver services to patients and students. Includes conducting appraisals, managing performance, managing attendance, conduct etc.

Assisting in recruitment and development of relevant staff groups

Liaison with PDSE managers, clinic staff, academic staff and students to maximise the efficiency of the clinics

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Equality and Diversity regulations for staff, students and patients

Ensure all governance procedures are in place and are adhered to

Plan and lead events such as student induction

Support and facilitate the work of the Dental Outreach Team and the Dental Nurse Training programme

Work with the Central Clinical Governance Team and other PDSE staff to plan and manage DEF operations

Work with other DEF staff to ensure appropriate levels of consistency of operational delivery

Create an innovative, motivational and high performing working environment to best deliver services to patients and students

Ensuring that all team members are accountable for their own clinical actions and understand the impact of their work on patients and student

Ensure the working environment is safe for all employees, students and visitors to the DEF

About us

Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise provides dental services and education from four teaching clinics across the southwest, from Exeter to Truro. The company supports the work of the University of Plymouth Peninsula Dental School training the Dentists and Therapists of tomorrow. As a Social Enterprise we are focussed on providing benefits to the communities we serve locally, including patients, students and the wider community requiring oral healthcare and education.

Job summary

To have overall management responsibility for the delivery of care within an Early Intervention in Psychosis model of service delivery, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To lead a team of professional and support staff in the delivery of high quality evidence-based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal take place. To manage administrative and operational resources in a cost-effective manner, evaluating the standard of service delivered.

To co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and other services within the Trust, to ensure effective interface and continuity of care between disciplines and services. The Team Manager will ensure that all referrals to the service are screened, that, where necessary, service users are provided with a full assessment of health and social needs and that aftercare is provided from the most appropriate service.

The post holder will carry out clinical and managerial procedures to astandard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with the relevant Code of Professional Conduct.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that all clinical practice is developed using up to date evidence base,ensuring that all staff have the appropriate skill base and supportingmechanisms to access training to work with the service user group.

Oversee a service user's care pathway, utilising available resources andPatient Journey framework and lead the team in its implementation.Ensure systems are in place to support user and carer-centred involvement in the planning and provision of care.

Ensure that staff receive regular supervision and appraisal, and are offered essential and developmental training in accordance with their personal development plans, and the needs of the service.

Ensure that all service users are made aware of, encouraged, and assisted to use all services available to them.

About us

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of mental health services to the people of Croydon, Lambeth, Southwark, and Lewisham as well as national specialist services.

The Lambeth Early Onset (LEO) Community Team is a service that supports people aged 18-65 who are experiencing a First Episode of Psychosis.We provide care for people who live in the London Borough of Lambeth.We offer psychological, medical and social support to those experiencing psychosis for the first time.We work together with people who use our service, as well as other organisations, to help them recover and work towards their goals.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8243056

Job locations

190 Kennington Lane

London

SE11 5DL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate.

Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.Ensuring pro-active engagement of the service with Research Projectsaccording to Kings Health partners tripartite mission.Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.

Job description Job responsibilities Establishing and building on excellent working relationships between other services within and external to the Directorate. Ensuring that systems are in place which invite service users and their carers to comment on the quality of services they receive.Ensuring pro-active engagement of the service with Research Projectsaccording to Kings Health partners tripartite mission.Implementation of the complaints procedure including investigation, response, and resolution.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• A working knowledge of all relevant mental health legislation including: Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014
• Knowledge and understanding of current issues in multidisciplinary practice
• An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of the processes necessary for effective risk assessment and management
• An understanding of the models of assessment as well as evidence based psychosocial interventions

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification with affiliated professional registration - RMN with NMC registration or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with HCPC registration

Desirable

• Qualification in relevant psycho-social intervention

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience, at band 6 or equivalent, using a range of clinical / managerial skills within mental health services
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Intervention in Psychosis model of care.
• Knowledge and experience of working with young people experiencing psychosis and their families
• Experience of managing staff and providing supervision

Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential A working knowledge of all relevant mental health legislation including: Mental Health Act, Care Act 2014 Knowledge and understanding of current issues in multidisciplinary practice An understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance Knowledge of the processes necessary for effective risk assessment and management An understanding of the models of assessment as well as evidence based psychosocial interventions Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification with affiliated professional registration - RMN with NMC registration or Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with HCPC registration Desirable Qualification in relevant psycho-social intervention Experience Essential At least 2 years experience, at band 6 or equivalent, using a range of clinical / managerial skills within mental health services Knowledge and understanding of the Early Intervention in Psychosis model of care. Knowledge and experience of working with young people experiencing psychosis and their families Experience of managing staff and providing supervision

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

190 Kennington Lane

London

SE11 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

190 Kennington Lane

London

SE11 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ready to use your expertise to guide a team in their work to build brighter futures?

This is more than a clinical role, it`s a chance to lead, mentor and shape the future of early intervention support for children and young people.

As a Supervising Practitioner, you`ll be part of our vibrant Mental Health Support Team working in schools to deliver evidence-based interventions, promote whole school approaches to mental wellbeing, and ensure that EMHPs and trainees feel supported, skilled and safe in their practice.

You`ll hold a small caseload and work directly with young people with mild to moderate needs, while also offering clinical supervision, reflective spaces and day-to-day guidance to your team. You`ll be a go-to clinical lead, helping embed good practice, spot risks early and build the kind of culture where practitioners can thrive.

You`ll work hand-in-hand with schools, Team Leaders and the wider Compass team to drive quality, consistency and innovation. Whether you`re shaping group interventions, training staff or liaising with senior mental health leads, your influence will be felt far beyond your own caseload.

If you want an exciting and rewarding role where you can grow others, lead with care and create system-wide impact, this is where your next step should be.

Main duties of the job

You care deeply about young people`s mental health, and you`re someone who people turn to for support, direction and reassurance and you know how to hold that space with care and confidence.

You`ll bring:

• Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) with 2 years post qualification experience
• Either a Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision (EMHP Supervisor Course) or post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people and willingness to undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision or a core professional and/or clinical qualification (e.g. CWP, nursing with specialism in mental health or learning disability nursing, etc) and must be committed to maintaining registration if applicable
• Experience supervising others or supporting colleagues in a leadership or mentorship role
• Strong knowledge of CBT-based approaches, especially in early intervention or school settings
• Clear, confident communication and the ability to work with a wide range of people, young people, families, schools, and professionals
• A solid grasp of safeguarding and risk management, and a calm, measured way of responding
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

You might also bring a Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision, training in low-intensity CBT, or experience working in a skill-mixed team but we`re more interested in the way you think, lead and show up for others than in ticking every box.

About us

Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. For 40 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.

All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.

We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
• Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
• Annual salary review

Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the CYPMHS Access Team based at The Cove. The Access Team is looking to recruit a band 6 RMN/Social Worker/Occupational Therapist to complete holistic and comprehensive gatekeeping assessments for young people across the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at The Cove and would work across the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint in various settings to undertake assessments of young people, including A&E, paediatric wards, police custody and home environments. You will join mental health act assessments for young people to provide gatekeeping assessments collaboratively to avoid young people experiencing repeated assessments.

The post holder will be required to undertake specialist CYPMH access (gatekeeping) mental health assessments (including clinical risk) with clinical and crisis interventions for young people presenting with acute and severe mental health episodes in critical situations.

Provide CYPMH access assessments across Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust for young people, aged 13 years to 18 years, to support the staff in the provision of planning, managing and evaluating specialised care.

To provide a specialist role in the co-ordination of care for young people and their families, who are residing in CYPMH inpatient services out of the Lancashire/South Cumbria area. Also, be aware of the national demand for CYPMH inpatient beds and reliably inform internal staff of any out of area admissions/need for specialist out of area beds.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job summary

Shape the future of mental health nursing across BNSSG

Are you an experienced and visionary nursing leader looking for an opportunity to influence quality, safety and innovation at scale? Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) is seeking an outstanding Divisional Director of Nursing to join our BNSSG Divisional Leadership Team. This is a pivotal senior leadership role where you will provide professional nursing leadership across a diverse portfolio of mental health services, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, clinical quality, safety and workforce development.

Main duties of the job

About you

We are looking for an exceptional senior nurse leader who combines professional credibility with strategic insight and a passion for improving patient care.

A Registered Nurse with substantial senior leadership experience within mental health services.

An experienced leader of quality, governance and clinical safety agendas.

Passionate about developing nursing excellence and supporting staff to thrive.

Experienced in leading large scale service improvement and transformation programmes.

A compassionate, visible and inspiring leader who can engage colleagues at every level.

About us

Ready to make a difference?

If you are a credible and compassionate senior nurse leader who wants to influence care, develop the nursing profession and help shape the future of mental health services across BNSSG, we would love to hear from you.

We are the lead provider of healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES), Swindon and Wiltshire, and Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

We aim to provide High Quality, Compassionate Care everywhere, every day. This means our services will be safe, clinically effective and provide a positive all round experience for our patients, families and carers. And we believe passionately in treating everyone with kindness, respect and empathy.

Key to this is providing a supportive and safe environment for our 4,000 staff where we all feel welcome and able to do the best we can for those we support. Our staff and teams work incredibly hard delivering services across more than 90 locations, covering 2,200miles, to more than 1.8million people.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen for Clinical Manager in Kingston Community Services to cover maternity leave. The Clinical Manager is one of the Borough Leadership quartet and as such, works closely with the Clinical Service lead, Borough Associate Clinical Director and lead for Psychology and Psychotherapy, to ensure delivery of high quality, safe and effective services that provide positive experience outcomes for service users, carers and staff.

The post holder will take a lead role in partnering borough stakeholders within the wider health and social care environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working within the community mental health setting with strong people skills and change management experience.

Interviews are expected to take place in October.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to clinically and operationally lead and manage the delivery of high-quality services in a defined area, within available resources and in line with the Trusts governance framework.

To ensure the quality of clinical care within their defined areas

At all times to role model effectiveness working with colleagues, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to the delivery of high-quality services.

To be accessible in order to lead and promote quality and to empower and enable staff/teams to develop and maintain their skills and competencies in order to retain a sustainable workforce.

To promote evidence-based practice, including Identify risks and take corrective action in line with the trusts integrated governance framework, including responding to Serious Incidents (SIs), Incidents, complaints and communications, ensuring timely and thorough investigation, disseminating recommendation and monitoring that actions are fully implemented.

To take a key role, by actively contributing, in the planning and delivery of the business objectives, service plans and change projects, ensuring customer focus, consistency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Contribute to external groups and specific projects and work streams as required within the local health and social care community.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

Job summary

Divisional Director of Nursing

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity in Nursing

We're seeking a visionary and compassionate nursing leader to take on the role of Divisional Director of Nursing, leading an exceptional and diverse portfolio of services. This division is at the forefront of surgery and planned care across Swindon, delivering excellence in patient outcomes and safety.

This is a unique opportunity to shape high-quality patient-centered care across a range of specialties--working hand-in-hand with system partners to innovate, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients

The Divisional Director of Nursing (DDoN) for Surgery and Planned Care is a key member of the divisional triumvirate, working in close partnership with the Divisional Director and Associate Medical Director to setstrategic direction and ensure delivery of safe, effective and high-quality surgical and planned care. The DDON provides visible clinical leadership, professional oversight of the nursing workforce, and drives service transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement across the Division.

Main duties of the job

In this pivotal role, you'll work at the heart of strategic decision-making, forming part of a powerful triumvirate alongside the Associate Medical Director and Divisional Director. Together, you'll set the strategic direction and empower teams to deliver outstanding operational performance.

Your Impact:

• Elevate patient outcomes, safety, and experience
• Drive innovation and effectiveness in care delivery
• Lead change with confidence and compassion
• Influence practice across the Division and delegated areas on behalf of the Chief Nurse

This is more than a leadership role -- it's a chance to shape the future of nursing, inspire excellence, and leave a legacy of compassionate, high-quality care.

About us

At Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we're proud to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the vibrant community of Swindon and its surrounding areas. From cutting-edge treatments to compassionate everyday care, our dedicated teams are here to support you and your loved ones at every stage of life.

Job summary

Colne Ward

In these challenging times for the healthcare sector, the team at Riverside Centre Hospital remains more committed than ever to providing progressive opportunities for their staff, and this position is no exception. Colne Ward is seeking for an experienced Band 6 Clinical Team Leader with PICU knowledge, and in return, we offer a comprehensive development package to support the growth of your career. This includes:

• Career mapping to ensure ongoing professional development
• Training opportunities such as CBT, DBT, Venepuncture, and more
• Our innovative Trauma-Informed Approaches (TIA) staff training program
• Support to become an in-house Physical Intervention Trainer

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess and treat a range of mental health conditions, challenging behaviors, and severe and enduring mental illnesses.

Nursing practice is constantly evolving, and at Riverside Centre, so are we. We believe that to understand mental health issues, it's often more helpful to ask, "What has happened to you?" rather than "What is wrong with you?" This approach is at the heart of our Trauma-Informed Approaches (TIA), where we recognise the connection between life experiences and the development of mental health difficulties. Riverside Centre Hillingdon is a leader in developing Trauma-Informed Approaches (TIA) to patient care within CNWL.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assume the role of Unit/Site Coordinator at least four times a month. They will provide unit management support and coordinate patient flow (bed management) outside of regular hours. Additionally, the Unit Coordinator will offer senior nursing support, professional leadership, and guidance in all clinical areas within the unit, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with service users, their carers, and other professionals.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional communication skills and a compassionate, caring approach to patient care.
• A drive to improve inpatient care in a mental health setting.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative teamwork.
• The ability to provide strong clinical leadership and serve as a role model for best practices on both the ward and within the wider unit.

Please note, that this role requires successful candidates to participate in Therapeutic Management of Violence and Aggression (TMVA) training, including the use of force techniques, due to the high-acuity nature of the ward and the need to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. Candidates must complete TMVA training during their employment to be considered for the position.

About us

Working at Riverside Centre offers the following benefits:

• A commitment to our Safety Pledge aimed at reducing restrictive interventions.
• An innovative Trauma-Informed staff training program, including Team Formulation practice.
• Integration of Sensory Modulation into the care pathway.
• Coaching and development sessions on the topics like wound care treatment, dementia care, Mental State Examination skills, and administering ACE assessments.
• On-site shadowing opportunities with our HTT, CMHT, and Psych Liaison services.
• A dedication to career mapping, ensuring continuous professional development with opportunities for training in CBT, DBT, ECG, and venepuncture.
• Flexible shift hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• A comprehensive training package, including sponsorship for postgraduate studies up to a master's level.
• Recognition through our Hidden Gem award, annual ceremonies, and award-winning Staff Networks, which offer exciting events and thousands of members.
• Excellent staff benefits, including childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Please note, that the successful applicant may have direct contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination, as it remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and, of course, patients and service users while working in healthcare settings.

Job summary

As a Medical Staffing eRostering / Rota Co-ordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Operational teams to provide a comprehensive, high quality and effective service in the delivery of junior doctor rota co-ordination ensuring minimum staffing is maintained at all times. You will also be responsible for securing and booking bank and agency doctors at the appropriate rates.

The post holder will support clinical team roll-outs, successfully implementing the full functionality of the eRostering system including self-service, roster creation, roster administration, roster analysis/ approval, time and attendance, management dashboards, bank module and validating rosters for payroll.

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, knowledge of Rostering platforms providing an eRostering Service and Roster building experience is essential. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under pressure and work to project timescales is a must.

This role is to be worked over 5 days Monday to Friday

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of this role will include carrying out any tasks relating to the resourcing of Medical Staff for a designated specialty, ensuring an efficient process is followed to run an effective Medical Service 24/7, and minimise spend on locums whilst ensuring safe staffing..

The post holder will provide an efficient and high quality rostering data administration service supporting the use and maintenance of electronic rostering throughout the trust including integration with the temporary staffing system.

To deliver staff training and act as first level contact for enquiries from end-users.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

423-8265000

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital / Gateway House

Skipton Road

Steeton / Skipton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information and full details of the role please see attached the job description and person specification. This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Degree level education (IT, analytics, HR or equivalent experience)
• Experience of managing rota's
• Experience of implementing eRostering, or working with eRostering platforms providing an e-rostering service.
• Roster building experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in different parts of the healthcare system
• Training qualification/ experience
• Experience of other workforce systems such as ESR and payroll.
• Knowledge of WTD & Junior Doctor Contracts
• Experience of working with a self rostering system
• Experience of working with Health Roster Allocate systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn new software systems
• Ability to support all levels of staff before, during and after an IT implementation
• Ability to investigate, analyse and diagnose complex information and information system issues
• Ability to work to project timescales
• Work to a high standard of data quality
• Work with low levels of supervision and high levels of initiative
• Ability to interpret complex information.
• Conversant in IT software systems e.g. Microsoft Office including excel, word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience of medical rota co-ordination
• Experience of working with Senior clinicians in decision making
• Proven use of databases for data collation, retention and extraction
• Experience of managing Anaesthetics rota co-ordinating rostering systems
• Familiarity with hospital systems and data collection processes

Person Specification Qualifications/Experience Essential Degree level education (IT, analytics, HR or equivalent experience) Experience of managing rota's Experience of implementing eRostering, or working with eRostering platforms providing an e-rostering service. Roster building experience Desirable Experience of working in different parts of the healthcare system Training qualification/ experience Experience of other workforce systems such as ESR and payroll. Knowledge of WTD & Junior Doctor Contracts Experience of working with a self rostering system Experience of working with Health Roster Allocate systems Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to learn new software systems Ability to support all levels of staff before, during and after an IT implementation Ability to investigate, analyse and diagnose complex information and information system issues Ability to work to project timescales Work to a high standard of data quality Work with low levels of supervision and high levels of initiative Ability to interpret complex information. Conversant in IT software systems e.g. Microsoft Office including excel, word, and PowerPoint. Desirable Experience of medical rota co-ordination Experience of working with Senior clinicians in decision making Proven use of databases for data collation, retention and extraction Experience of managing Anaesthetics rota co-ordinating rostering systems Familiarity with hospital systems and data collection processes

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital / Gateway House

Skipton Road

Steeton / Skipton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital / Gateway House

Skipton Road

Steeton / Skipton

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has come up for an enthusiastic, competent and ambitious person to join the Thoracic Surgery Team as our Thoracic Cancer Pathway Co-ordinator and Schedular.

We are recruiting for a Cancer Patient Navigator who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the best patient focused care and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

To support the implementation of the NHS Cancer plan by providing dedicated and effective support to multi-disciplinary teams, working with team members to facilitate the delivery of high quality care for cancer patients.

We may close the advert early if sufficient appropriate applications have been received.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

To navigate and support patients through the cancer pathway using own judgement and initiative, utilising specific departmental and patient administration systems, ensuring strict adherence and compliance to all Trust Policies and procedures.

To co-ordinate appropriate investigations required, signpost patients to appropriate support and assist with 'Making every Contact Count' to ensure the delivery of patient care is of the highest standard and those patients and their families are treated with dignity and respect.

To utilise iPM/iSOFT/CRIS and other systems/databases to track patient and upload relevant cancer data.

To be able to utilise somerset cancer register, blue spier to tract patient could be added.

To help maintain existing databases of patients coming through the pathway.

To provide accurate and timely updates for weekly Cancer Services Meetings

To schedule and communicate to patients regarding the management of their operation dates.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply again.

Audit and Assurance Services is a division of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). We deliver professional internal audit, assurance and consulting service across the NHS in Wales, consisting of 12 Health Boards/Trusts, and a number of Special Health Authorities, operating with a budget in excess of £8bn.

A continuously changing and evolving risk landscape, particularly following the Covid pandemic, means that the NHS in Wales faces new and unfamiliar challenges. While the NHS is often ready to respond to these challenges, the support provided by internal audit helps give Chief Executives, and Boards the assurance that their risk management, control processes and governance arrangements are ready to meet these demands and support the delivery of quality patient services.

We have 60 skilled staff delivering over 400 reviews annually, across all organisations that form NHS Wales, supporting organisational governance and improvement. You should be an individual with the attributes to thrive as an internal auditor in this challenging, varied, and complex environment.

As a self-motivated individual, you should embrace our vision of delivering excellence and value for money.

Main duties of the job

The Internal Audit Manager role within the Specialist Services Unit provides the opportunity to work across a range of NHS Wales organisations and be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of audits plans and managing a portfolio of project and estates assurance audit assignments, as well as delivering complex high-level reviews of risks, strategies, and governance structures, Quality & Safety Arrangements, financial management and service provision within directorates.

You should be an individual with the attributes to thrive as an internal auditor in this challenging, varied and complex environment. As a self-motivated individual, you should embrace our vision of delivering excellence and value for money.

We believe this is a great opportunity for the right candidate, and the recent external quality assessment of our service by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors demonstrates that we are delivering a quality service to all of our clients.

We work in probably the most high-profile public service in Wales, and this is a great time to join NHS Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Care Coordinator to join our Frailty Team within Worcester City PCN. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with patients living with frailty, long-term conditions, and complex health needs, helping them navigate health and social care services and ensuring they receive coordinated, person-centred support. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will build strong relationships with patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations, enabling individuals to access the right care at the right time and improve their overall wellbeing and quality of life.

This role is 37.5 hours per week - 8:30am to 4:30pm per day and Saturdays when required.

Location: St Martin's Gate Surgery with visits to other PCN practices and home visits (where appropriate).

Main duties of the job

The Care Coordinator - Frailty will support individuals living with frailty and complex health needs by coordinating care across a range of health, social care, and voluntary services. The post holder will act as a key point of contact for patients and their carers, carrying out personalised care planning, supporting access to appropriate services, and helping individuals manage their health and wellbeing. Working closely with GPs, community teams, and other healthcare professionals, the Care Coordinator will ensure patients receive timely, joined-up care, reduce barriers to accessing support, and contribute to improving health outcomes and maintaining independence wherever possible.

About us

We are a federation of GP surgeries and PCNs in Worcestershire, serving over 600,000 NHS patients through a variety of local services. Our community of GPs are our stakeholders, meaning were powered by the community we've created - and our goal is to find ways to make it easier for them to spend less time and money on administrative workload, and more time with their patients.

Our GP surgeries remain independent, while keeping the benefits of being part of a larger organisation - and we exist to protect the interests of our members through advocacy, business support, and revenue generation.

We are ambitious about growth in our network - and so, our diversified services help our PCNs to reinvest in vital local healthcare initiatives, providing a sustainable future for their communities in the long term.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work as the Ward Manager for Galaxy Ward (PICU) CAMHS inpatient PICU ward ward based in Newham.

We are looking for somebody who is passionate and skilled to take on this role.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a keen interest in working with adolescents and their families in a mental health setting. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, providing care for young people with a wide range of needs.

The Clinical Nurse Manager will have 9-5 Monday to Friday operational responsibility and accountability for the provision and management of high quality nursing care and for the treatment of service users within the inpatient service area. You will be required to clinically lead, develop the service and nursing team, support care delivery and work with service users and staff to ensure the provision of practices that respond effectively to both individual and service need.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate and provide care and treatment to an identified group of patients without direct supervision. In addition, supporting junior staff in delivery of care provision.

To manage and organise work as required.

Take responsibility for the development and delivery of evidence based practice for service users with complex needs, ensuring that it supports and reflects service user individual needs, Trust objectives and professional guidance.

Promotes evidence based practice and embeds QI.

Postholder will be responsible for high quality care provision with highly complex service users and groups.

About us

Our aim is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job summary

At Turning Point, we support people with substance misuse issues across the country. As a Deputy Clinical Services Manager in our Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster (Bi-Borough) service, you'll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drug and alcohol use.

Passionate about people, youll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So, if youre ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy Clinical Services Manager, your vital role will involve a wide range of clinical duties, deputising for the Clinical Services Manager and providing day to day leadership within the clinical team, including line management, staff leadership and mentorship.

You will take the lead on harm reduction across the service, supervise and support staff through clinical supervision, appraisals and training, and complete audits to ensure clinical pathways and protocols are high quality, adhered to and continually improved. You will also oversee safe medicines management, including medicines optimisation, clinical checks and controlled drug processes in line with service PGDs/PSDs, maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, support delivery of clinical KPIs and safeguarding, and escalate clinical risks appropriately.

This is a predominantly service-based role, so you will spend most of your time working from our Bi-Borough sites delivering and overseeing face-to-face clinical care, with a portion of your role providing clinical interventions reflecting your clinical skills and expertise.

Working closely with the Clinical Services Manager and the wider senior leadership team, you will have a real opportunity to help shape service delivery and contribute to delivering clinically excellent, CQC-compliant services.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Job summary

Clinical Nursing Manager (Wards & Enhanced Care)

Location: KIMS Hospital, MaidstoneHours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive

Are you an experienced senior nurse looking to lead high-performing clinical teams? Do you have the passion to deliver outstanding patient care and drive service excellence? Are you ready to make a real impact in a leading independent healthcare organisation?

KIMS Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nursing Manager to provide operational, professional, and clinical leadership across our inpatient wards and enhanced care services.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and outstanding patient care while leading and developing multidisciplinary teams to achieve exceptional clinical and patient experience outcomes. Based at KIMS Hospital in Maidstone, this is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to contribute to the ongoing success and development of our services.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the inpatient wards and enhanced care, ensuring safe staffing levels, patient flow, and effective resource utilisation.
• Provide visible clinical leadership, coaching, and performance management to ward and department leads, promoting a culture of high standards and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical governance, regulatory, quality, and patient safety requirements, including CQC standards and hospital policies.
• Work collaboratively with Consultants, the Matron, and wider hospital teams to develop seamless patient pathways and enhance patient experience.
• Support strategic service development, change management initiatives, and the delivery of KIMS Hospital's clinical strategy.

About us

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace. That's why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% off some of KIMS Hospital services
• Employee Assistance Platform
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual flu vaccination
• Free eye test

If you are an inspiring clinical leader with a passion for delivering safe, outstanding patient care and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online today.

If you have any questions regarding this role Diane will be happy to help, please call her on 01622 237634 or email [email protected]

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

3520

Job locations

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities For more information regarding this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and current professional registration.

Desirable

• Hold a management qualification and/or have leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Have extensive senior nursing experience within an acute hospital environment, including a minimum of 5 years` post-registration experience in surgical and medical nursing.
• Have proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams, resources, budgets, and operational performance effectively.

Desirable

• Have experience working within an independent healthcare setting and leading change management initiatives.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Be a Registered Nurse with a Diploma or Degree in Nursing and current professional registration. Desirable Hold a management qualification and/or have leadership training. Experience Essential Have extensive senior nursing experience within an acute hospital environment, including a minimum of 5 years` post-registration experience in surgical and medical nursing. Have proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams, resources, budgets, and operational performance effectively. Desirable Have experience working within an independent healthcare setting and leading change management initiatives.

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

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

KIMS Hospital

Address

K I M S Hospital Ltd

Newnham Court Way

Weavering

MAIDSTONE

Kent

ME14 5FT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kims.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Join Oxfordshire County Council as a Team Manager and play a leading role in improving outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families. As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead and support a team of practitioners delivering high-quality safeguarding, assessment and intervention services. You will ensure children and families receive timely, effective support that reduces risk, promotes wellbeing and helps create positive long-term outcomes. Working closely with Service Managers, partner agencies and other professionals, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality practice, support service development and ensure effective implementation of Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus model. You will provide leadership, quality assurance and professional oversight, ensuring children's plans progress effectively and that services remain focussed on achieving the best possible outcomes. This role requires an experienced social work leader who is passionate about safeguarding, committed to developing others and motivated by improving services for children and families. You will lead through collaboration, innovation and relationship-based practice while contributing to the ongoing development of an ambitious and forward-thinking service. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager seeking to influence practice, support staff development and help shape the future of children's social care in Oxfordshire.

Main duties of the job

As a Team Manager within Family Support & Safeguarding, you will lead a team of social care professionals delivering safeguarding and support services for children and families. You will provide operational and professional leadership, ensure high-quality practice and drive positive outcomes through effective service delivery, staff development and partnership working.

About us

Oxfordshire County Council Children, Education & Families is committed to helping children, young people and families thrive through high-quality, relationship-based practice. Using the Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS) approach, we work alongside families to build on strengths, create lasting change and improve outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire. As a consistently Good-rated Ofsted authority, we are ambitious about the future and continue to invest in our services, workforce and practice model. We believe that strong leadership, innovation and collaboration are key to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Our culture encourages continuous improvement, professional development and the freedom to think differently, ensuring we remain focussed on delivering excellent services and making a meaningful difference every day.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£59,008 to £62,442 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP8CC92B19

Job locations

Rose Hill

OX4 4UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Empowering change - childrens social care

Together, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.

In ourChildren, Education, & Families directorate,werecommittedtodelivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.We know the importance ofbuilding relationships, empowering people, and building on strengthsand this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.

Wevebeenconsistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we areambitiousand want to do even better!Were a financially stable local authority which iscommittedto investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS).

About Us

Together,werethe moment makers andwerefocussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here,youlllook around and say, I make a difference.Becausewereall creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.

Everydayyoullbe challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions.Werenot afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place wherenew ideasare embraced, and innovation thrives.

We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.

Are you in?

About the Role

Join our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Team Management:Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
• Service Development:Support the Service Manager in the continual development,delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
• Practice Model:Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans.
• Policy Compliance:Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.
• Budget Management:Oversee the effective management of the team's budget.

About you

Yourefree-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.Youllbe supportive and energised; youdontaccept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.

Fundamentally,youllbe passionate about delivering stand-out publicservices, becausewerehere to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.

This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers.

Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!To apply, you will need:

• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Ability to form positive working relationships with children,families and a range of colleagues across agencies
• Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention

Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.

Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!

Sue Evans, Service Manager:[email protected]

Joel Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding:[email protected]

Rewards and Benefits

• Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500 for eligible roles.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles.
• Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
• Option to buy additional holiday.
• A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Flexible working.
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7.
• Range of family-friendly policies.
• Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Our commitment to Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.

We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for thosedemonstratingthe essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.

If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Empowering change - childrens social careTogether, were shaping childrens social care for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.In ourChildren, Education, & Families directorate,werecommittedtodelivering lasting change, by helping the children, young people, and families of Oxfordshire to thrive.We know the importance ofbuilding relationships, empowering people, and building on strengthsand this is reflected in our restorative, relational practice approach.Wevebeenconsistently rated as good by Ofsted, but we are not content with that; we areambitiousand want to do even better!Were a financially stable local authority which iscommittedto investing in Children, Education, and Families, to ensure that we have the resources we need to make a real difference to the families we work with including successful operation of our transformational model Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS).About UsTogether,werethe moment makers andwerefocussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here,youlllook around and say, I make a difference.Becausewereall creating lasting change to peoples lives in Oxfordshire.Everydayyoullbe challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions.Werenot afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place wherenew ideasare embraced, and innovation thrives.We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of childrens social care.Are you in?About the RoleJoin our dedicated team at OCC as a Team Manager.You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high quality assessments and support. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.Key responsibilities include: Team Management:Lead a team to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families. Service Development:Support the Service Manager in the continual development,delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children. Practice Model:Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans. Policy Compliance:Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately. Budget Management:Oversee the effective management of the team's budget.About youYourefree-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.Youllbe supportive and energised; youdontaccept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration and courage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.Fundamentally,youllbe passionate about delivering stand-out publicservices, becausewerehere to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers. Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!To apply, you will need: Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England Ability to form positive working relationships with children,families and a range of colleagues across agencies Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to interventionPlease refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.Curious to learn more? Contact our friendly team for a confidential and informative chat!Sue Evans, Service Manager:[email protected] Carvalho, Assistant Director Family Support & Safeguarding:[email protected] and Benefits Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500 for eligible roles. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles. Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays). Option to buy additional holiday. A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Flexible working. Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24x7. Range of family-friendly policies. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.Our commitment to Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education, and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for thosedemonstratingthe essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Follow us on social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us onLinkedIn,Facebook,TwitterandInstagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: [email protected]

Person Specification

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Rose Hill

OX4 4UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name