Adult Mental Health Community Team Manager - Aylesbury

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Aylesbury is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Community Mental Health Team. This role involves operational management, supporting a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health management and skills in staff development. Benefits include up to 33 days annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Management experience in the mental health field.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker.
• Ability to travel independently between sites.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the service.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Recruitment and development of staff.
• Managing budgets and strategic decision-making.
• Working with clinical leads and external agencies.
• Overseeing quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Do you have management experience in the mental health field? Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker seeking a step up in your career? An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mental Health Professional (Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker) to join the Aylesbury Community Mental Health Team as a Team Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role, working alongside other Team Manager to oversee a busy and diverse team covering a large geographic area, in North Buckinghamshire. The core hours for this role will typically be Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, but flexibility is required for duty management and attendance at key meetings.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in line with local and national strategic priorities.
• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care.
• Recruitment, supervision, and development of staff, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Managing budgets and contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Working in partnership with clinical leads, commissioners, and external agencies.
• Overseeing quality improvement, research, and governance initiatives.
• The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About the Trust / Organisation

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"

Benefits

• 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