Deputy Team Manager - North & West Oxfordshire AMHT

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Witney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse for a Deputy Team Manager role in Witney. You will provide leadership and clinical support in a friendly and dedicated environment, managing staff and a small caseload. The role includes opportunities for professional development and benefits like competitive leave and NHS discounts. Ideal for an ambitious individual with prior Band 7 experience, this position allows for continued clinical work while expanding managerial skills.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to career progression opportunities

NHS Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Band 7 roles.
• Ability to manage and supervise staff.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and clinical supervision to staff.
• Conduct assessments and manage a small caseload.
• Act as Duty Manager on a rota including weekends.

Skills

Experience in mental health

Leadership skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification

Job description

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with experience in mental health? We are looking for someone with previous Band 7 experience to take on a clinical and operational leadership role in a friendly, supportive and dedicated service. As Deputy Team Manager for the North & West AMHT (Witney), you will support the Consultant Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead) and Team Manager (Operational Lead), to provide clinical and leadership support to the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Providing day‑to‑day management and clinical supervision to staff, and supporting the ongoing development and performance management of the team.
• Undertaking clinical duties, including duty shifts, conducting assessments and managing a small caseload.
• Liaising with other services and stakeholders as required, often acting as a link person for complex situations.
• Acting as Duty Manager on a rota that does include weekends and out of hours working (full shadowing support will be provided for those new to this responsibility).
• Deputising for the Team Manager as required.

We are also part of a University teaching hospital and students may sometimes accompany professionals at appointments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and ambitious individual with experience in mental health community to continue developing your managerial and leadership skills whilst continuing to undertake varied and more complex clinical work.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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".

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team