Deputy Team Manager - Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies

NHS; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for their Talking Therapies service on a fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will have leadership and organisational skills with experience in mental health or transferable skills. The role includes operational delivery, ensuring compliance with national guidelines, and supporting staff wellbeing. This position offers opportunities for flexible or hybrid working, subject to service needs.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust-wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing projects.
• Organised, forward-thinking, enthusiastic and motivated.
• Ability to lead by example and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the operational delivery of our Talking Therapies service.
• Support staff wellbeing and contribute to initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines and key performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant experience in mental health or transferable skills from other sectors

Job description

Deputy Team Manager - Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies

Do you have excellent leadership and organisational skills? Are you experienced in managing projects?

We’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager for our North locality within Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies (BTT) service on a fixed‑term contract. This role is ideal for someone who wants to broaden their experience or take on new challenges. Previous experience in mental health or the NHS is preferable, but transferable skills from other sectors are also welcome.

As a valued member of our operational team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to provide a responsive, high‑quality, safe service for our patients. You will be expected to provide effective leadership and manage resources so that staff are well supported and patient care remains the priority.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, forward‑thinking, enthusiastic and motivated, and who works well in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

Please note this is a fixed‑term contract for 13 months to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in the operational delivery of our Talking Therapies service, ensuring we meet national guidelines and key performance indicators. You will align with the North locality, working with other operational and senior leadership colleagues to support staff and keep the service running smoothly, safely and effectively. A key attribute will be your ability to lead by example and adapt to the rapidly changing priorities of this vibrant service.

Staff wellbeing is a priority; you will support colleagues and contribute to wellbeing initiatives within the service.

About us

Oxford Health delivers physical, mental health and social care to people across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, bringing 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”.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Job responsibilities

There may be opportunities for flexible or hybrid working if appropriate and this would be subject to service need.

Person Specification

Question 1

• Describe an improvement project you have been involved in, what went well, what did not, and what could have been done better.

Question 2

• Provide an example of a difficult situation you had with a line manager and how you worked through these difficulties.

Question 3

• Explain your understanding of co‑production in mental health services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Peach Tree House, Whiteleaf Centre, Bierton Road, Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies.