Head of Service - Community Health Services, Dentistry and Primary Care
We are seeking an experienced and motivated senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of Service, Locality Therapy and Nursing Services. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across community pathways, ensuring high‑quality, safe, effective and person‑centred care for adults and older adults.
You will work in partnership with system partners across health, social care and the VCSE sector, shaping the future of community service provision and driving improvement aligned with local, regional and national priorities.
What we’re looking for
- Substantial experience managing community nursing and therapy services.
- Proven ability to lead complex change and improvement programmes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across systems.
- Commitment to improving patient outcomes, safety, experience and reducing health inequalities.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, challenging environment with competing priorities.
Applicants must have a full, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Interviews will be held on the 23rd June at Abingdon Community Hospital.
Role
- Operational & Strategic Leadership — Maintain firm oversight of community pathways, leading service development, transformation and improvement initiatives.
- Quality, Safety & Governance — Provide leadership across all aspects of clinical and operational governance, ensuring compliance with national standards and embedding a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.
- Performance & Financial Management — Lead delivery of performance targets, manage budgets, and ensure financial sustainability, including delivery of CIPs.
- Workforce Leadership — Line‑manage senior clinical and managerial leaders, promote staff wellbeing, and champion inclusive, compassionate leadership.
- Partnership Working — Build strong relationships with system partners, representing the Trust at local and regional forums and influencing strategic direction.
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”
Benefits
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 apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
For further details / informal visits, contact:
Name: Chad Zuriekat
Job title: Service Director, Community Health Services
Email address: chad.zuriekat@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07785 459412
