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Job summary

Main area
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Administration
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 1 year
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
267-OC6088052-A
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Maple house, The Slade
Town
Oxford
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum/pro-rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Office Manager - Specialist CAMHS - Oxford

Band 5

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.


 

Job overview

In this role, no two days are the same. If you enjoy variety and a challenge, this is the perfect role for you.

We're a friendly and approachable team, who are incredibly supportive; we know how important it is to have a good team around you to succeed and be happy at work.

As Office Manager, you'll be based within Specialist CAMHS who oversee the CAMHS Forensic teams (Horizon, Liaison and Diversion, FCAMHS, CAHBS & Link), FASS and IPPS teams. 

In this role, you'll be responsible for the provision of effective administrative support to the teams and their admins, ensuring the service is well organised and efficiently run.

We'll need you to support the Team Manager in the continuing development  of the service and administration processes.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  1. The day-to-day management of the admin team, the organisation of effective clinical management systems, client- and family-centred practices, health and safety procedures and administrative processes.
  2. The management of all administrative staff, including managing rotas, monitoring sickness and absence, annual leave, and study leave.
  3. Ensuring that staff mandatory training is up to date and regular appraisals are completed with staff to identify any other training requirements.
  4. Organising appropriate induction of new staff and managing disciplinary issues in accordance with Trust policies.
  5. Developing systems to ensure all building works and equipment maintenance is carried out, including making sure that any necessary works are requested through GFM/Estates and undertaken accordingly. This includes all Information Technology Systems, reporting any faults and arranging for maintenance as required.

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 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have plenty of learning opportunities and there are always projects available for you to get involved with to really help progress your career.

You'll also be able to network within most services of the Directorate, meaning you'll be exposed to how we support mental health across Oxfordshire and the South West.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Higher Education qualification (i.e. 'A' Level/NVQ III standard) or equivalent/previous experience in an Administration Assistant role

Experience/Skills

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of working in an office environment
  • Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, MS Teams and Outlook
  • Ability to produce good quality correspondence and reports
  • Organisational skills/managing diary systems and tracking information
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a management/supervisory role

Other Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize a heavy workload, always ensuring attention to detail
  • Ability to liaise with all professionals and levels in a confident and effective manner

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate with staff across all levels of the organisation
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Ability to cope effectively under pressure
  • Able to work effectively within a team environment
  • Able to work in a busy but supportive environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca Westwood
Job title
Office Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07823510534
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