Trac proudly powers the recruitment for

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

Find out more

Jobs Website

Closed

Ref: 333-D-HJ-2000 Vacancy ID: 7910444

Head of Healthcare Oasis Restore Secure School

Closed for applications on: 11-May-2026 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 11-May-2026 00:00

Location

Site: Oasis Restore
Address: Sir Evelyn Road
Town: Rochester
Postcode: ME1 3YB
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £66,582 - £77,368 £64,455 - £74,896
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8b)

Specialty

Main area: Head of Healthcare Oasis Restore Secure School

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

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

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.

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 settings 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 .

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.

Vaccination

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.

Applicant requirements

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.

Person specification

Education and Criteria

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse or any other professional qualification
Educated to degree level or above or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

Management Qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Some experience and understanding of a criminal justice setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

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

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristi cs

Essential criteria

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