Service Development Manager

Do you have a genuine interest in helping to develop Mental Health services for adults in Oxfordshire?, We are looking for a Service Development Manager to join the Oxfordshire, BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Mental Health Service Development team on a 12 month fixed term contract, to play a key role in embedding an organisation-wide change in how Oxford Health works with individuals with severe mental health problems. This work will involve supporting major change in operational service delivery and working alongside adult mental health teams and management to support improved ways of working., The purpose of the role is to provide flexible, knowledgeable and high quality leadership to a programme of change in adult mental health services in Oxfordshire. To lead and facilitate thedevelopment ofa range of workstreams and projects for the Mental Health Service Development Team Relationship building and developing effective working partnerships with key partners and stakeholders to ensure effective engagement in service development and change Scoping, analysing and assessing local and national policy and legislation which will impact on services, summarising impact and implications for services and teams. Planning and mobilising projects to deliver change, leading and oversight of projects, risk and issue management, reporting and monitoring, through the entire project lifecycle.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD. As a Trust we provide 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups