Job summary
Do you want to improve the quality of healthcare services collaboratively with patients and carers?
We currently have an opportunity to join BSW CAMHS in a part time role working across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to lead the mental health Directorate's patient/carer experience and involvement work and drive co-production within service developments and transformation work in line with the Trust's strategy.
The successful applicant will have a passion for developing co-production across all areas of Mental Health services, they may have their own lived experience and they will work collaboratively with patients, carers and staff members on a joint vision to understand and improve the experiences of those who use Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust services.
We have sites across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire and the successful candidate will be able to choose their base.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to lead, innovate and challenge to promote a culture of co-production within the BSW mental health services.
Some of the key elements include:
* To be an advocate on behalf of patients/carers to maximise their opportunities to co-produce within the Directorate and as part of local and national forums.
* To support services to increase and manage engagement opportunities, through innovation work, staff recruitment, forums, project work, business development, stakeholder engagement, communication via media and the development of resources.
* To ensure learning from patient and carer experiences is integrated with feedback from other sources such as complaints and incidents and fed into the strategic work of the Directorate
* To work closely with the established patient/ carer forums to drive change
* To support and deliver feedback mechanisms, helping teams to gather insights and promote an ethos of continuous quality improvement.
This role will work flexibly across BSW to meet the needs of the patient/carers and services involved in the many projects currently in progress and those developing.
A full driving licence and access to a car is desirable for this role alongside excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative and a genuine passion for patients/ carers to be involved at the heart of everything we do.
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
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum | Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
267-OC7113018
Job locations
Swindon CAMHS
Swindon
SN1 4JS
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
* Knowledge of co-production/ Involvement
Shortlisting
Essential
* Experience/ understanding working in mental health services
Desirable
* Project management
* Line management Skills
Knowledge
Essential
* Mental health services/ challenges
* OHFT strategy
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
* Knowledge of co-production/ Involvement
Shortlisting
Essential
* Experience/ understanding working in mental health services
Desirable
* Project management
* Line management Skills
Knowledge
Essential
* Mental health services/ challenges
* OHFT strategy
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Swindon CAMHS
Swindon
SN1 4JS
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Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Swindon CAMHS
Swindon
SN1 4JS
Employer's website
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