Early Intervention Deputy Manager
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
Do you have demonstratable experience working in community mental health?
We are seeking a full time Deputy Manager to support the in day-to-day operations and clinical leadership. You will supervise staff, oversee performance and absence management, and help monitor key performance indicators. You'll also contribute to service delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation.
Early Intervention in Psychosis is an innovative, evidence-based model. Our teams support service-users aged 14-65 experiencing first episode or early psychosis, and their families, for up to 3 years. We are committed to delivering excellent care and continually improving our service.
This role requires strong leadership, a dynamic and motivated approach, and excellent knowledge of health and social care policy in mental health. You'll carry a reduced caseload and support clinical work, ensuring EIP interventions are delivered in line with national guidance.
The successful applicant will carry a reduced caseload and support clinical work. You will coordinate care pathways and ensure EIS interventions are delivered effectively and in line with national guidance.
Main duties of the job
This is a specialist multi-disciplinary community team so there is an expectation that you have experience of working with people with lived experience of psychosis. Early intervention in Psychosis is a dynamic, innovative and evidence-based model that works within the remit of national targets.
As the deputy you will have a reduced caseload and you will be expected to support the team manager with input into service evaluations and audits as well as carry out the managerial responsibilities of appraisals, managing sickness/absence and training for staff. Innovation, a creative approach and being a positive role model is essential. The team consists of several professionals which include: nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists who you will be expected to line manage directly.
- Support the Team Manager in daily operations
- Provide clinical supervision and leadership
- Ensure timely delivery of EIS interventions
- Contribute to service improvement
- Liaise with partner agencies
- Act as Duty Manager (with full shadowing support)
- Deputise for the Team Manager as needed
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 sporting 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
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA7597866
Job locations
Oxfordshire Early Intervention Service
John Sharich House
Slade Site, Horspath Driftway, Headington, Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Oxfordshire Early Intervention Service
John Sharich House
Slade Site, Horspath Driftway, Headington, Oxford
OX3 7JH
Employer's website
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