Job summary
- Main area
- Operational management
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment and acting up will also be considered)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 267-OA6416038-A
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Abell House
- Town
- Oxford
- Closing
- 02/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Team Manager - Oxford
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.
Job overview
You will work with the Team Managers to ensure the successful and effective day to day management of the Service providing a responsive, high-quality service to patients with common mental health problems.
As a Deputy Team Manager, your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting the team and ensuring effective service delivery. You will be responsible for managing both clinical and non-clinical staff across the service, providing guidance, support and mentorship to staff members.
This includes conducting performance reviews, facilitating
professional development, and ensuring that staff adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
The Deputy Team Managers assist with the operational aspects of the service, such as scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management to ensure that the team meets its objectives efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
To oversee recruitment and make significant contribution to the development of new roles and local policies and procedures.
Management of staff across the service, working collaboratively with their clinical supervisor and the senior management team to ensure that staff meet the requirements of their role. This will include line management, utilising HR policies and procedures as required and supporting professional development.
You will work closely with team members and engage with external agencies, Oxford Health services and other organisations to ensure a collaborative approach to provide mental health support to patients.
You will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service, implementing improvement where necessary to enhance patient outcomes
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
- Impactful work: Make a real difference in the lives of local individuals and their families dealing with mental health challenges.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for continued professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive environment: Work within a supportive, collaborative and friendly team.
- Support the senior leadership team
- Ensure that all operational processes meet the standard of safety and quality.
- Assist in the effective management of resources including staffing and materials.
- Assist in the implementation and development of policies and procedures to support the strategic goals of the service.
- Provide support in managing crises and complex HR issues offering guidance and intervention as required.
For full details of the role please see the job description.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills and delegate appropriately.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification or relevant management experience.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing staff including performance management.
- Recruitment experience.
- Experience of implementing change effectively.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within or managing a mental health service.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of team working but also able to work independently.
- Able to demonstrate resilience.
Contractual requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Kim Mcmaster
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Telephone number
- 01865 901222
- 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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