Operational Lead- Camhs Eating Disorders; Maternity Cover

Operational Lead- CAMHS Eating Disorders (Maternity Cover)

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Are you a mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist looking to progress into an operational management role, perhaps from a deputy role or equivalent?

We are seeking a strong and compassionate leader and manager to step into a maternity cover position for our Children and Young People's Eating Disorder team (CAMHS).

You would be joining a well established team, with robust systems in place and a supportive wider leadership team to work alongside.

You would be working closely alongside other operational leads who are responsible for a number of CAMHS teams, and who work together closely to support each other.

The role has operational management responsibility for the CYP eating disorder team.

The role operates in a hybrid way (mixture of home based and office based in line with service needs). The office base is in Aylesbury.

This team is regularly complimented on its high level of expertise, commitment to patient care and its fun and friendly culture.

• To take overall management responsibility for all aspects of service delivery and operational matters for the CYP Eating Disorders Service
• To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the teams in providing a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of high quality community mental health care packages
• To be responsible for working closely with clinicians and professionals and support staff within the service to audit outcomes and promote best practice.
• To work closely alongside the Operational Lead for the Buckinghamshire Adult Eating Disorders Service in order to provide an effective all age lifespan eating disorder service for patients.
• To ensure that agreed standards and performance measures are met and there is a continuous drive towards service improvement and risk reduction
• Work towards a culture where services are seamlessly integrated.
• To develop robust interagency relationships with, Children, Young People and Families services, relevant adult services and other key agencies, supporting the development of integrated care pathways and locality working.
• To ensure all patients and Carers are included in all the work we do and structures are developed to incorporate users at all levels

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

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 apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted: 31 July 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 267-BM8168585

Job locations: Sue Nicholls Centre, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EG
, United Kingdom

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