Deputy Adult Mental Health Team Manager

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Team Manager in the Oxford City Adult Mental Health Team. This key leadership role offers the chance to provide clinical oversight while managing a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality mental health care within the community. The position is ideal for a qualified professional aiming to enhance their career in mental health.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 with service

NHS Discount across shops and restaurants

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Qualifications

• Qualified RMN or Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health.
• Ability to provide clinical oversight and leadership.
• Experience with managing a caseload and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and clinical supervision to staff.
• Undertake clinical duties including assessments and managing a caseload.
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Patient assessment

Education

RMN or Occupational Therapy Qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified RMN or Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking to boost your experience and take on more responsibility?

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager to join Oxford City Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) within Oak sub team.

This is a key leadership role within a well-established, multidisciplinary team that consists of both highly experienced and newly qualified professionals, all committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges in our local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual with experience in mental health to take a step up and a progressive move in their career!

Location: Warneford Hospital office - covering Headington, Barton, Blackbird leys, Wood Farm, Iffley, Littlemore and Kennington.

Responsibilities

As Deputy Team Manager, you will provide clinical oversight and leadership to the team, working closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead) and Team Manager (Operational Lead). Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day management and clinical supervision to staff.
• Supporting the ongoing development and performance management of the team.
• Undertaking clinical duties, including conducting assessments and managing a small caseload.
• Acting as Duty Manager on occasion (full shadowing support will be provided for those new to this responsibility).
• Deputising for the Team Manager as required.
  
  

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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”

At Oxford Health 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 may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tom Adams Job title: Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07436 029 850

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.