Deputy Team Manager - Eating Disorders

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for its CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Oxfordshire. This role involves supporting the Clinical Team Manager in various managerial tasks, ensuring effective service delivery, and fostering team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health or NHS settings, showcasing strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Benefits include generous annual leave, career progression, a pension scheme, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust-wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role within mental health or the NHS is preferable.
• Ability to lead a clinical team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the CAMHS Eating Disorders Clinical Team Manager.
• Manage and further develop the CAMHS ED team.
• Ensure safe and effective clinical service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 by 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.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a robust performance management system for the team.
• Be responsible for line management, case supervision and appraisal of team colleagues.

About the Role

We are looking for a Deputy Team Manager for our CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Oxfordshire. The role is ideal for someone seeking new challenges or looking to broaden their experience. Previous experience in mental health/NHS is preferable, but transferable skills from other backgrounds are welcome.

As part of the operational team, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver a responsive, high‑quality and safe service. You are expected to provide effective leadership and manage resources so that staff are supported and can prioritise patient care. Organisation, forward‑thinking, enthusiasm, motivation and teamwork are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and clear communication are required.

Benefits

• 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
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups