Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the North and West Oxfordshire Mental Health Team (AMHT) for an experienced Mental Health Professional (MH Nurse/ OT/Social Worker) to join our Leadership Team as a Team Manager
You will join our other Team Managers to lead this busy and diverse team, which covers the large Geographic area of West Oxfordshire, this area includes Witney and Chipping Norton as well as numerous smaller towns and villages.
Main duties of the job
This post offers you the experience to lead a multidisciplinary team delivering a wide range of services to people with a variety of mental health needs, working closely with our Partner agencies and other third sector and statutory organisations .
The AMHT's main base is in Witney where the post is based but will, when needed, work across the locality. The AMHTs work within the FACT model and provide a 7 day a week service covering the hours of 7am - 9pm.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who has a strong focus on service improvement, quality , development and integrated working within the locality. Previous experience of managing a mental health team is essential.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.
Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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:
Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the other Team Managers and the wider leadership team to ensure that the service meets key targets and responds to the changing needs of the local community. You will need to be able to effectively set priorities and work in a busy environment. You will need to have well established leadership skills and experience in management of clinical teams. You will need to have excellent communication and liaison skills to engage and collaborate with a number of colleagues and stakeholders across the services.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the other Team Managers and the wider leadership team to ensure that the service meets key targets and responds to the changing needs of the local community. You will need to be able to effectively set priorities and work in a busy environment. You will need to have well established leadership skills and experience in management of clinical teams. You will need to have excellent communication and liaison skills to engage and collaborate with a number of colleagues and stakeholders across the services.
Please note:
- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments.
- Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology Professional Qualification
Experience of Management
Essential
- High level experience of team management and performance management skills
- Experience of developing and leading service development and ability to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and carers
- Experience of managing change and communicating the need for this to all staff within the teams
- Formulating policies/procedures/ standards
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High level standard of working, knowledge/skills and community work as a senior clinician
- Experience of Caseload management/highly complex and difficult clinical situations and cases
- Specialist or advanced skills attained in assessment
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Psychology Professional Qualification
Experience of Management
Essential
- High level experience of team management and performance management skills
- Experience of developing and leading service development and ability to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and carers
- Experience of managing change and communicating the need for this to all staff within the teams
- Formulating policies/procedures/ standards
Clinical Experience
Essential
- High level standard of working, knowledge/skills and community work as a senior clinician
- Experience of Caseload management/highly complex and difficult clinical situations and cases
- Specialist or advanced skills attained in assessment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
