Deputy Team Manager - Eating disorders NEW Oxfordshire Posted today £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum[...]

Oxford Health; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in England is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for its CAMHS Eating Disorders Service. This role involves supporting leadership in clinical services, managing a team, and ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a core mental health qualification and leadership experience, alongside excellent organisational skills. Benefits include career progression, generous leave, and NHS discounts. This position offers an exciting chance to make a difference in mental health care.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Individual learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience of managing mental health or social care services.
• Ability to manage a case load and act as a care coordinator.
• Experience in leading and implementing change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Team Manager in delivering assessment and treatment.
• Deputize for the Clinical Team Manager when required.
• Manage team colleagues through supervision and appraisal.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Decision making

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Core mental health qualification

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

Do you have excellent leadership and organisational skills?

Are you experienced in managing projects?

We’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager for our CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Oxfordshire. This role would suit someone who would like to broaden their experience or is seeking an opportunity to take on new challenges. Although previous experience of working in mental health/NHS is preferable, you may come from a background that is not related to health or social care but feel you can offer transferable skills and experience.

As a valued member of our operational team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders to help us provide a responsive, high quality and safe service for our patients. You will be expected to provide effective leadership and management of resources so that our staff are well supported and able to prioritise patient care.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, forward-thinking, has plenty of enthusiasm and motivation, and works well in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Support the CAMHS Eating Disorders (ED) Clinical Team Manager in the delivery of specialist assessment and treatment.
• Work alongside the Clinical Team Manager in the management and further development of the ED CAMHS team working to an agreed model, developing clinical structures, recruiting staff and implementing the service.
• Deputize for the Clinical Team Manager when required.
• Provide a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of assessment and intervention.
• In conjunction with the Clinical Team Manager the post holder is expected to contribute in the development and implementation of a robust performance management system for the team.
• Be responsible for the line management, case supervision and appraisal of team colleagues.

Working for our organisation

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

Person specification

Qualifications – Essential criteria: Core mental health qualification (nursing, social work, clinical psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training). Or Educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification/ experience.

Qualifications – Desirable criteria: Management training.

Knowledge – Essential criteria: Able to demonstrate leadership skills delegate appropriately; Decision making and problem- solving skills; To have ability to manage a case load and experience of acting as care coordinator/key worker for clients on a case list; Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit.

Knowledge – Desirable criteria: Experience of working with eating disorders.

Experience – Essential criteria: Experience of working in or managing mental health services, Physical or social care Service or areas with Transferable skills; Experience of implementing change effectively; Experience in managing projects.

Experience – Desirable criteria: Experience of work within primary care or counselling/therapy setting.

Documents to Download

JD & PS Deputy Manager ED (PDF, 257.9KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Alice Palmer

Title: Team Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]