Deputy Team Manager - South Getting More Help (Abingdon)

NHS; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for South Oxon Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This role involves supporting the Clinical Team Manager and conducting assessments to ensure high-quality service delivery. A supportive and collaborative environment is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (rising to 33)

NHS discounts

Pension scheme

Lease car

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Mental health first aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting list possible)

Support groups

Qualifications

• Candidates may include Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, or Psychotherapists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health and risk assessments of children and young people.
• Collaborate with families and agencies to develop evidence-based care plans.
• Manage a small clinical caseload including key working and support.

Job description

Job summary

Are you a hard-working, experienced clinician?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to develop your leadership skills?

We are seeking a Deputy Team Manager for South Oxon Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Candidates may include Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists, or Psychotherapists. The role involves supporting the Clinical Team Manager by undertaking clinical and operational duties to ensure high-quality service delivery to children and young people.

Our team is well-established and growing, with new investment creating new roles. We are committed to improving accessibility, responsiveness, and the quality of care for children, young people, and their families.

You will be part of a dynamic local leadership team that meets regularly and collaborates closely. We offer a supportive environment with regular managerial meetings and opportunities for coaching and mentoring.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct mental health and risk assessments of children and young people within the Getting More Help Team.
• Collaborate with CYP families and other agencies to develop holistic, evidence-based care plans.
• Manage a small clinical caseload, including key working and providing evidence-based support, currently on a hybrid basis of office and home working.
• Support the Clinical Team Manager with operational duties, including deputising in their absence, staff supervision, case management, and service development from creation to implementation.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.

Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care close to home.

Our vision is that everyone receives: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer benefits such as career progression, tailored learning and development, 27 days annual leave (rising to 33), NHS discounts, pension scheme, lease car, cycle to work, employee assistance, mental health first aiders, staff accommodation (waiting list possible), and support groups.

Details

Date posted: 30 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 267-OC7140133-2A

Location: The Clockhouse, 22-26 Ock Street, Abingdon, OX14 5SW

Job responsibilities

If you're a hardworking team player, think outside the box, and are a keen problem solver, this role is for you. We seek someone interested in service development to improve outcomes for children and young people. For more details, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Maria Bourbon, Service Manager, at [e-mail].