Deputy Adult Mental Health Team Manager

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS seeks a qualified RMN or Occupational Therapist for the role of Deputy Team Manager in the Oxford City Adult Mental Health Team. This key leadership position offers responsibilities in clinical oversight and team management, providing a unique opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment that values outstanding care.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development access

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days

NHS Discounts across various retailers

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation options

Support groups hosted by Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Qualifications

• Experience of providing leadership.
• Experience of working with Adults with acute mental illness.
• Specialist knowledge in community mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and clinical supervision to staff.
• Support ongoing development and performance management of the team.
• Conduct assessments and manage a small caseload.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Communication

Team Management

Education

Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN or Occupational Therapist)

Advanced professional/clinical qualification (AMHP, CBT, DBT, NMP)

Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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
• 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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN or Occupational Therapist).
• To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. AMHP, CBT, DBT, NMP)
• Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting

Additional Skills

• To be able to use email, internet, word, spreadsheets and databases.
• English verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of providing leadership
• Experience of working with Adults with acute mental illness
• A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
• To have experience in producing reports and presenting data.

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.