Senior Care Coordinator - Oxford Recovery Campus

Job overview 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 work 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 the small team consisting of 2 band 6 RMN's and a support worker, along with working with Response mangers and their staff including a Band 7 OT.
You with 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 able to assess and plan treatment with service users.
You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including use of Safeguarding processes.
Main duties of the job You will act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice/knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care working as part of a multi- disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support to patients.You will undertake autonomous health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within own 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 to your small team of junior staff.To support leadership development you will cross cover with the band 7 nurses in the wider Oak team.
Working for our organisation 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 progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Recovery Team in part of of the The City and Northeast Oxon Adult Mental Health Team who's main base is at the Warneford Hospital, a stones 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 – 5pm (not including bank holidays).
The team consist of a Consultant Psychiatrist, a senior care co-ordinator, 2 care co-ordinators, a support worker, and an OT who all work with a 3rd sector supported housing provide Response and their support workers.
We would 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 Essential criteria A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirementsTo have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcareTo have a developed understanding of Clinical GovernanceTo understand the legal frameworks used within practiceTo maintain professional accountability and professional registration.
Experience Essential criteria 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 skill Essential criteria Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and managementAdvanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management optionsCommitted to growth and development of colleagues and environmentTo demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skillsTo show evidence of advanced problem solving skills Desirable criteria Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare settingCoaching skillsCommitted to constant review and change Qualifications Essential criteria Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN, or Occupational Therapist with Dip RCOT qualification or degreeEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolioHold a Psycho-social Intervention qualification or equivalent Desirable criteria To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g.
CBT, DBT, NMP)For OT Member of the British Association/Royal College of Occupational Therapists All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study.
Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential.
All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values – safe, caring and excellent.Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Oxford is a world-renowned centre of excellence for research.
Oxford Health works closely with the University of Oxford department of Psychiatry and the Department of Primary care, has a Biomedical Research Centre dedicated to improving mental health and the NIHR Clinical Research Facility at the Warneford site.
The Trust also hosts the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) which carries out applied research that directly impacts patient health and wellbeing