Job summary
Can you provide efficient, high quality people management?
Do you have the organisational skills to support a large Administration team?
We are currently seeking an Office Manager to join the Oxfordshire Talking Therapies (OTT) team! You will be responsible for the provision of effective administrative support to the OTT service, to ensure the service is well organised and efficiently run and to work with the Deputy Team Manager in the development and modernisation of clinical services and administration processes.
You will have delegated responsibility for the development and management of administrative and electronic systems to record and provide necessary data and information to Team Managers, helping provide the smooth and efficient running of a key function, which helps support approximately 250 staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a wide range of admin experience and organisational skills to join an engaging friendly and inclusive team.
Please be aware, this is an interim role, to cover a maternity cover.
Main duties of the job
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing day-to-day management, clinical systems, health and safety, and administrative processes.
- Collecting, recording, and auditing relevant data, and reporting to the Senior Management Team.
- Managing referrals, screening, and allocation of new referrals
- Liaising with patients, families, GPs, and other professionals to improve service accessibility.
- Facilitating communication within the team and with the Team Manager.
- Managing administrative staff, including rotas, sickness, absence, and training.
- Managing a delegated budget for office supplies and petty cash.
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:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Details
Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience / NHS service history
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7216167
Job locations
Abell House / Manzil Way
Horspath Driftway
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abell House / Manzil Way
Horspath Driftway
Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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