Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing Outreach Service for Children and Adolescents (OSCA) to lead on the treatment pathway for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). The post holder would be responsible for managing the implementation of DBT for young people across Buckinghamshire; including supervision of therapists providing intervention, providing treatment; on both a group and individual basis & getting involved in local research projects/audits.
The post holder would also work as part of the OSCA/Crisis service, completing prompt and efficient psychosocial assessments and treatment for children and adolescents who need additional short-term support on top of community or crisis packages by offering an alternative pathway to avoid hospital admission.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and resourceful individual who is committed to supporting developing services and a multi-disciplinary team of staff. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and a keenness to be part of a busy and vibrant department. We welcome applications from RMN's, OT's or Social Workers.
Main duties of the job
- To provide expert clinical care (directly with patients for a minimum of 80% of role)
- To adopt a lead role in the provision of DBT to adolescents and their families within Buckinghamshire, establishing and maintaining the DBT programme and ensuring appropriate clinical governance arrangements
- To provide professional leadership and consultancy
- To provide education, training and development in their field of expertise to other staff
- To contribute to practice and service development and evaluation
- To lead and contribute to audit and research
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and resourceful individual who is committed to supporting developing services and a multi-disciplinary team of staff. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and a keenness to be part of a busy and vibrant department.
This is an exciting post and would suit someone who is keen to develop and maintain clinical skills and input, whilst also developing their skills in leadership and operational management.
As an organisation we are mindful of our staffs well-being and see supervision, support, training and development in post as a priority.
For further information regarding our services please see our website or contact Megan Wale on 01865 901980.
Please see attached JD/PS for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Qualification - RMN, OT, SW
Desirable
- Additional Further Education
Experience
Essential
- Years Experience with complex CYP and families
Desirable
- Years experience providing DBT intervention
Skills
Essential
- DBT Provision Experience as therapist
Desirable
- DBT Provision Experience as lead
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Resilience and capacity to manage complex presentations
Desirable
- Years experience of working with complex client group
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Sue Nicholls Centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG