Job Description

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Occupational Therapist (OT) with experience in mental health looking to further your career and take on more clinical and operational leadership opportunities in a friendly, supportive and dedicated service?



If so, a rare part time opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager to join the North & West Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) in Banbury.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and ambitious individual with experience in mental health community to further develop your managerial and leadership skills whilst continuing to undertake varied and more complex clinical work , with a good split between managerial and clinical work.



This is a senior role within a well-established , multidisciplinary team that consists of both highly experienced and newly qualified professionals, all committed to delivering high-quality care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges in our local community.



As Deputy Team Manager for the North & West AMHT , you will support the Consultant Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead) and Team Manager (Operational Lead), to provide clinical and leadership support to the wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

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.

Liaison 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.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.



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"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



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

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.



The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.