Job summary
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Occupational Therapist (OT) with experience in mental health looking to further your career and take on more clinical and operational leadership opportunities in a friendly, supportive and dedicated service?
If so,a rare part time opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamicDeputy Team Managerto join theNorth & West Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) in Banbury.
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 managerial and clinical work.
This is a senior 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
AsDeputy Team Manager for the North & West AMHT, you will support theConsultant Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead)andTeam Manager (Operational Lead),to provide clinical and leadership support to the wider team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providingday-to-day management and clinical supervision to staff, and supporting the ongoing development and performance managementof the team.
- Undertakingclinical 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
- Acting asDuty Manageron 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 theTeam Manager as required
We are also part of a University teaching hospital and students may sometimes accompany professionals at appointments.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-OA7276306-1C
Job locations
The Elms Centre
81 Oxford Road
Banbury
OX16 9AL
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
The Elms Centre
81 Oxford Road
Banbury
OX16 9AL
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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