Deputy Clinical Team Manager Band 7

Oxford Health; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Deputy Clinical Team Manager for the Mental Health Support Teams. This role involves supporting the management and development of community mental health services. Candidates should possess a registered qualification in nursing, social work, or similar fields, along with significant mental health experience. The position promises excellent career progression and is integral to improving outcomes for children and young people in mental health care.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts on various services

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in a healthcare field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant experience in a mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Support MHST Operational Manager in service delivery.
• Management and development of CAMHS MHST.
• Deputize for Operational Manager when required.
• Provide safe and effective clinical team leadership.

Skills

Ability to manage case load

Experience in multi-disciplinary team

Assessment of client needs

Clinical audit knowledge

Education

Registered qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, or psychological therapy

Doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology

Job description

Job overview

Are you a hard-working, experienced clinician, looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to develop your leadership skills?

We are looking to recruit multiple Deputy Clinical Team Managers for the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST).

We are undergoing CAMHS transformation work, combining Getting Help and MHST to form a comprehensive CAMHS early intervention service in Oxfordshire.

We have Deputy Clinical Team Manager positions available to cover:

• North Deputy (FT)
• County wide Deputy (FT)
• Vale of White Horse Deputy (PT)

You could be an RMN, Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist or Psychotherapist; you would be supporting the Clinical Team Manager by undertaking clinical and operational duties to ensure that we continue to deliver a high quality service.

In 2017 the Government proposal for transforming children and young people’s mental health aimed to expand access to mental health care for children & young people - setting up the new Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) to be based in schools & colleges.

The MHSTs are managed through the CAMHS service to provide ‘getting help’ as identified within the iThrive model of CAMHS. Developing MHSTs are a key part of the Oxford Health’s Long-Term Plan for Children & Young People.

If you're a hardworking team player and a keen problem solver, this is the role for you. We're looking for someone who has a keen interest in service development, to build on and improve the outcomes for our children and young people.

Main duties of the job

• To support the MHST Operational Manager in the delivery of assessment and intervention for the MHST caseload.
• To work alongside the Operational Manager in the management and further development of the CAMHS MHST working to an agreed model, developing clinical structures, recruiting staff and implementing the service.
• To deputize for the Operational Manager when required.
• Provide a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of establishing current presentation and to give advice for young people and families waiting for assessment / intervention.
• In conjunction with other team leaders and managers to contribute to the development of community mental health service provision across the wider service.
• In conjunction with the Operational Team Manager the post holder is expected to contribute in the development and implementation of a robust performance management system for the team.
• To be responsible for the line management, case supervision and appraisal of team colleagues.
• To take a key role in ensuring effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure responsive and appropriate service delivery to users and carers.

Working for our organisation

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”

Benefits

• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person specification

training and qualifications

Essential criteria

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy
• Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of relevant professional qualification

Desirable criteria

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology with current HCPC registration
• Teaching/mentoring qualification
• Leadership training

Experiance

Essential criteria

• Significant post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people with mental illness
• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Desirable criteria

• Experience and understanding of working within the education setting
• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• To have ability to manage case load and experience of acting as care coordinator for clients on a case list
• To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care
• To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation
• Can maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice

Documents to Download

Job description and Person Specification (PDF, 142.6KB)

Job risks and OH Tasks (PDF, 312.6KB)

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

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Hannah Wiseman

Title: Clinical Team Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]