Deputy Team Manager

On-site in Bicester·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in Bicester
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

Job overview

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.

If so, an opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager to join the new North East Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) based in Bicester.

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.

This is a senior role within a 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.

The new Bicester team is forming out of a team currently based across Oxford City and the North East Oxford area and until this reorganisation is complete some of your work will need to reach into Oxford.

The post holder will be required to work at the base Monday - Friday 9-5pm.

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Team Manager, 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.
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.
Support of investigating informal and formal complaints as necessary.
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.

Please note, this role requires you to have access to a vehicle and a valid UK driving licence, please do not apply if you do not possess this.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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
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 may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN or Occupational Therapist).

Desirable criteria

Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. AMHP, CBT, DBT)

Additional Skills

Essential criteria

To be able to use email, internet, word, spreadsheets and databases.
English verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Experience of providing leadership
Experience of working with Adults with acute mental illness
A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements