Deputy Team Manager - South Oxfordshire AMHT
The closing date is 26 October 2025
Job summary
Are you a qualified RMN or Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health lookingto further your career and take on more clinical and operational leadership opportunities?
Are you dedicated to supporting and developing staff and the service to deliver the best clinical outcomes for service users?
If so,arare opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager to join the South Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) within the Wallingford, Henley and Thame locality.
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 leadership and clinical work.
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.
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.
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
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7520411
Job locations
South Oxon AMHT
Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road
Wallingford
OX10 9DU
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
South Oxon AMHT
Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road
Wallingford
OX10 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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