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Oxford Health NHS Trust

AMHT Deputy Team Manager

The closing date is 01 June 2025

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Job summary

Are you a qualified RMN or Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health looking for a new challenge?

Are you looking to boost your experience and take on more responsibility?

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager to join the South Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) within the Didcot locality.

This is a key leadership 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. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual with experience in mental health to take a step up and a progressive move in their career!

Location: Didcot Locality, covering Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage & Faringdon, Wallingford, Henley, and Thame.

Main duties of the job

As Deputy Team Manager, you will provide clinical oversight and leadership to the team, working closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead) and Team Manager (Operational Lead). 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 conducting assessments and managing a small caseload.
  • Acting as Duty Manager on occasion (full shadowing support will be provided for those new to this responsibility).
  • Deputising for the Team Manager as required.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7079392-3A

Job locations

South Oxon AMHT

Ridgeway Centre, 99 Wantage Road,

Didcot

OX11 0AF


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

  • Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN or Occupational Therapist).
  • To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. AMHP, CBT, DBT, NMP)

Desirable

  • Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting

Additional Skills

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • To have experience in producing reports and presenting data.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN or Occupational Therapist).
  • To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. AMHP, CBT, DBT, NMP)

Desirable

  • Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting

Additional Skills

Essential

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

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • To have experience in producing reports and presenting data.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

South Oxon AMHT

Ridgeway Centre, 99 Wantage Road,

Didcot

OX11 0AF


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

South Oxon AMHT

Ridgeway Centre, 99 Wantage Road,

Didcot

OX11 0AF


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Chris Buckland

chris.buckland@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07776147886

Details

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7079392-3A

Job locations

South Oxon AMHT

Ridgeway Centre, 99 Wantage Road,

Didcot

OX11 0AF


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