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Head of Healthcare Oasis Restore Secure School
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Main area Head of Healthcare Oasis Restore Secure School Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-D-HJ-2000
Site Oasis Restore Town Rochester Salary £66,582 - £77,368 £64,455 - £74,896 Salary period Yearly Closing 10/05/2026 23:59
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
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CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Head of Healthcare to the Integrated Healthcare Service at Oasis Restore. We are looking for a leader that can work in line with ‘Child First’ principles. By joining our team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the young people we care for, but also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being for this population impacting their future successes.
We are looking for a highly energetic and robust leader who has a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, Prison healthcare, social care or the private sector. The successful candidate will lead by example, commit to team and partnership working and will have the necessary skills to successfully lead a diverse multi-disciplinary healthcare team. He / she will have excellent communication skills and will continue to modernise and develop the services within the establishment to meet the needs of the Young people that reside there.
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview during the week commencing 25/5/26. Interviews may be conducted either online or in person. In the case of an in-person interview, it will last up to two hours and may require travel to London.
Main duties of the job
* Registered healthcare professional
* Experience or demonstrated understanding of working with children or Young Adults
* Substantial post registration experience in in a senior leadership role
* Resident in UK for 3 years or longer
Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through monthly supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals and access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in CYPSL offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff at the HMP YOI establishments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* The post holder will have responsibility for the management and delivery of integrated health services within ORSS.
* The post holder will work with the Head of CYPSL and HJS Directors to ensure that the strategic direction is effectively implemented at operational level.
* To lead change management in the implementation of service development strategies.
* The post holder will directly monitor and co-ordinate the work of the healthcare team and be responsible for the delivery, performance and effectiveness of the service.
* Through inspirational leadership, the post holder will lead in the development of future plans, standards and systems for secure setting health services. This will be achieved by working collaboratively with the Commissioning Team and ORSS Director and team.
* The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of CYPSL where appropriate and contribute to the management of operational requirements of ORSS.
* The post holder will be responsible for the healthcare budgets and ensure services are delivered according to the commissioned requirements – this will include managing the contracts in place with relevant sub-contracted services.
* To identify and participate in the tendering for new business opportunities.
* To deliver robust financial management in line with Service, Divisional and Trust targets, including the realistic Cost Improvements Programmes (CIP).
* To prepare accurate financial information, in liaison with the Finance Department for inclusion within business cases and bids, as and when they arise.
* As a member of the Senior Management team, contribute to the establishment of new services that meet national and local requirements.
Person specification
Education and Criteria
* Registered Nurse or any other professional qualification
* Educated to degree level or above or equivalent.
* Management Qualification
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Previous Experience
* Experience of a senior management position within healthcare services at Band 8A or equivalent
* Proven experience and achievement in managing a multi-disciplinary team including senior managers and clinicians
* Experience of organising and chairing steering groups
* Experience of working within statutory and other regulatory frameworks within which health and social care services operate and translating these at an operational level
* Experience of managing a diverse workforce
* Some experience and understanding of a criminal justice setting
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to organise workload, adjust priorities in line with Trust, Division and service line needs and meet set deadlines consistently.
* Encourages rigour and provides critical challenge in determining outcomes; Presents data and conclusions in a logical and defensible way and undertakes robust risk and impact management ; seeks others’ views to test own thinking
* Understands external context at national and local level; translates context and purpose to enable teams to see their contribution; encourages teams to consider innovative approaches and review applicability to working environment
* Knows own strengths and weaknesses and empowers others to ensure goals are achieved; adopts a `can do’ approach
* Demonstrates resilience; recognises the anxieties of others and helps them to manage appropriately
* Has a strong commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work.Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience.AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
* Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
* Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
* If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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