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Oxford Health NHS Trust Senior Care Co-ordinator

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Service is expanding, and developing our existing integrated model of mental health care for men in prisons across the Thames Valley region.

We are looking to recruit forward thinking, innovative, creative, and compassionate Senior Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Worker to offer a wide variety of interventions to the prison population at HMP Bullingdon in Bicester, which is a Category B and C local prison housing approximately 1000 remand and sentenced male prisoners.

This is a full time role where you'll be working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who deliver triage, assessment, group interventions, and caseload management in a person-centred way.

Prisons are very rewarding places to work, where you have the opportunity to develop your existing skills with a vulnerable and unique patient group.

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary.

Main duties of the job

• As a Senior Care Co-Ordinator you will provide high quality, safe and effective mental health care and interventions to the service users within the prison establishment, including management of self harm and complex needs.
• You will be responsible for managing a caseload, triage, assessment, and delivery of evidence based interventions within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team and care programme approach, and input into discharge planning.
• As an integral member of the integrated Mental Health Team, you will provide advice and support to primary health care based within the prison, and other prison staff.
• You will work with internal and external partners, including partner healthcare providers, prison colleagues, social care providers, and probation services.

This role is subject to job evaluation so some duties may change

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-FS8402429

Job locations

HMP Bullingdon

Patrick Haugh Road

Bicester

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

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.

This role is subject to job evaluation so some duties may change

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.

This role is subject to job evaluation so some duties may change

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration

Desirable

• Experience of working in the field of criminal justice
• Knowledge of forensic care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing specialist interventions for those with mental health challenges
• Experience of managing self harm and associated risks

Desirable

• Experience of developing and delivering group work

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake continuing professional development

Desirable

• Valid Driving Licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration

Desirable

• Experience of working in the field of criminal justice
• Knowledge of forensic care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing specialist interventions for those with mental health challenges
• Experience of managing self harm and associated risks

Desirable

• Experience of developing and delivering group work

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake continuing professional development

Desirable

• Valid Driving Licence

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Bullingdon

Patrick Haugh Road

Bicester

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

HMP Bullingdon

Patrick Haugh Road

Bicester

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Steve Faulkner

[email protected]

01869353109

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-FS8402429

Job locations

HMP Bullingdon

Patrick Haugh Road

Bicester

OX25 1PZ

United Kingdom

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