Deputy Clinical Team Manager

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deputy Clinical Team Manager to enhance leadership skills while delivering outstanding mental health services. This role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and managing clinical caseloads for children and young people. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and professional growth, offering tailored learning opportunities and a supportive environment. With competitive benefits such as generous annual leave, NHS discounts, and a robust pension scheme, this position promises a fulfilling career in a compassionate setting focused on outstanding care.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation

Support groups and networking

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and risk assessments for children and young people.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based care plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments for children and young people.
• Develop holistic care plans in collaboration with families.
• Manage a small clinical caseload and provide evidence-based support.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Evidence-based Care Planning

Clinical Supervision

Team Leadership

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Clinical Psychologist

Family Therapist

Psychotherapist

Job description

Deputy Clinical Team Manager - Oxfordshire CAMHS

Are you a dedicated, experienced clinician seeking a new challenge and interested in developing your leadership skills? We are looking for a Deputy Clinical Team Manager to join Oxfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Suitable candidates include Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, or Psychotherapists.

This role involves supporting the Clinical Team Manager by undertaking both clinical and operational duties to ensure high-quality service delivery to children and young people. You will be part of a dynamic local leadership team that meets regularly and works collaboratively, with opportunities for coaching and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct mental health and risk assessments for children and young people, on urgent or routine basis.
2. Develop holistic, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with CYP families and other agencies.
3. Manage a small clinical caseload, providing key working and evidence-based support.
4. Participate in the CAMHS duty rota, responding to and supporting plans for children and young people presenting with risk.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to ensure everyone receives: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our core values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• Tailored learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• NHS discounts
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Support groups and networking

Contact

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rachel Matthews
• Job title: Clinical Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value not just experience but also motivation and shared values. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet all requirements, please get in touch to discuss how you could fit into our team.