Deputy Team Manager - Eating disorders

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for their CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Oxfordshire. This role requires excellent leadership and organisational skills to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a core mental health qualification and experience managing mental health services. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression within the NHS.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Core mental health qualification required (nursing, social work, psychology).
• Management training is essential.
• Experience in managing mental health services or transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Team Manager in specialist assessment delivery.
• Manage and develop the ED CAMHS team.
• Provide leadership and ensure effective patient care.
• Contribute to performance management system development.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Core mental health qualification

Degree level or equivalent professional qualification

Management training

Job description

Do you have excellent leadership and organisational skills?

Are you experienced in managing projects?

We're looking for a Deputy Team Manager for our CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Oxfordshire. This role would suit someone who would like to broaden their experience or is seeking an opportunity to take on new challenges. Although previous experience of working in mental health/NHS is preferable, you may come from a background that is not related to health or social care but feel you can offer transferable skills and experience.

As a valued member of our operational team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders to help us provide a responsive, high quality and safe service for our patients. You will be expected to provide effective leadership and management of resources so that our staff are well supported and able to prioritise patient care.

We're looking for someone who is organised, forward-thinking, has plenty of enthusiasm and motivation, and works well in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Support the CAMHS Eating Disorders (ED) Clinical Team Manager in the delivery of specialist assessment and treatment.
• Work alongside the Clinical Team Manager in the management and further development of the ED CAMHS team working to an agreed model, developing clinical structures, recruiting staff and implementing the service.
• Deputize for the Clinical Team Manager when required.
• Provide a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of assessment and intervention.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Team Manager the post holder is expected to contribute in the development and implementation of a robust performance management system for the team.
• Be responsible for the line management, case supervision and appraisal of team colleagues

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. We provide 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
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Core mental health qualification (nursing, social work, clinical psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training).
• Or Educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification/ experience
• Management training

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate leadership skills and delegate appropriately
• Decision making and problem- solving skills
• To have ability to manage a case load and experience of acting as care coordinator/key worker for clients on a case list
• Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit,
• Experience of working with eating disorders

Experience

• Experience of working in or managing mental health services, Physical or social care Service or areas with Transferable skills
• Experience of implementing change effectively
• Experience in managing projects
• Experience of work within primary care or counselling/therapy setting

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer annum | pro rata