Head of Service

Do you have substantial experience managing health and social care staff in mental health services, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders? Do you have experience of directly leading substantial change? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks two strategic leaders to head either Adult & Older Adult Mental Health (AMH/OAMH) in Oxfordshire. This career‑defining role offers the chance to lead transformational change in a Trust known for innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the future of mental health services by shaping strategy, influencing policy, and driving service development aligned with local and national priorities.
• Own core domains: quality, workforce, finance, performance, strategic change, stakeholder engagement/partnership.
• Ensure the reporting service(s) comply with the five CQC domains:
  • Safe – people are protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
  • Effective – care, treatment and support achieve good outcomes, promote a good quality of life and are based on the best available evidence.
  • Caring – the service(s) involve and treat people with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
  • Responsive – the service(s) meet people's needs.
  • Well‑led – leadership, management and governance assure the delivery of high‑quality and person‑centred care, support learning and innovation, and promote an open and fair culture.
• Collaborate with other service leads and support teams to meet strategic goals.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous experience as an operational leader in mental health is required. Key qualities include adaptability, strong partnership skills, and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes across health, social care, and VCSE sectors, even in challenging contexts.

Please include details of qualifications (including years gained, particularly if clinical roles are applied for) and tailor your supporting statement to the role you are applying for, addressing the essential criteria found in the JD.

About Oxford Health

Oxford Health 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, providing care as close to home as possible.

Vision

“Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Benefits

• 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

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