Job summary
- Main area
- Deputy Team Manager OT/RMN
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri - 0900-1700)
- Job ref
- 267-OA7266282
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neill Unit, Warneford Hospital
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Deputy Adult Mental Health Team Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.
We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under-represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio-economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you.
Job overview
Are you a qualified RMN or Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health looking for a new challenge?
Are you looking to boost your experience and take on more responsibility?
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Team Manager to join Oxford City Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) within Oak sub team.
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. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified individual with experience in mental health to take a step up and a progressive move in their career!
Location: Warneford Hospital office - covering Headington, Barton, Blackbird leys, Wood Farm, Iffley, Littlemore and Kennington.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Team Manager, you will provide clinical oversight and leadership to the team, working closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist (Clinical Lead) and Team Manager (Operational Lead). 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 conducting assessments and managing a small caseload.
- Acting as Duty Manager on occasion (full shadowing support will be provided for those new to this responsibility).
- Deputising for the Team Manager as required.
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”
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
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Professional Qualification (RMN or Occupational Therapist).
- To hold an advanced professional/clinical qualification (e.g. AMHP, CBT, DBT, NMP)
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting
Additional Skills
Essential criteria
- To be able to use email, internet, word, spreadsheets and databases.
- English verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing leadership
- Experience of working with Adults with acute mental illness
- A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements
Desirable criteria
- To have experience in producing reports and presenting data.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tom Adams
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07436 029 850
- Additional information
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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