Job summary
- Main area
- RMN/OT/Social Worker
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 267-OA6097368-D
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Temporary base at Slade House - Post to be split between hubs in Cowley and Kidlington
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Deputy Team Manager, City N & NE Keystone MH & Wellbeing Team -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.
We know Job Descriptions and Specifications can sometimes be long which can be off-putting for some people, and we don’t want to let that deter you from applying.
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 LGBTQI+ community.
Good luck and we hope to hear from you!
Job overview
Are you proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who need mental health support?
Do you want to work in an integrated setting with colleagues from primary care, mental health services, including the voluntary and community sector, to improve access to support for people with mental health issues?
Do you want to be part of helping to shape and develop mental health services within Oxford City.
If so, this is an exciting opportunity to support the team manager and be part of developing a new service and shaping your role within it.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Keystone Mental Health Team Deputy Manager role is to be part of the leadership team to ensure the effective development and provision of the service. The post holder will work across the 3 City & NE Keystone Mental Health Teams providing clinical leadership, supervision and training.
The role will involve collaboration with service users, carers and partnership agencies, providing training and advice and deputising for the Operational Manager as required.
Clinically the deputy team manager will demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of needs. The successful candidate is also expected to cover clinical roles, complete triages, assessments and brief interventions as required.
Experience of working in primary care is desirable but applications from those with leadership experience and an interest in service development are welcomed.
Working for our organisation
The Keystone Mental Health Teams are a Mon-Fri 9-5 service, Planning is currently underway for 2 City Keystone Hubs based in Cowley and Kidlington and the successful candidate will need to be able to work from both bases as required.
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
The Keystone Mental Health Teams have been developed to improve the health and wellbeing of people who experience serious and complex mental health difficulties in the community.
We will be based within the Keystone Menal Health and Wellbeing hubs which will provide a welcoming and non stigmatised public venue working alongside mental health and wellbeing support services from primary care, secondary care and third sector partners.
Please see attached JD/PS for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker
Desirable criteria
- leadership experience and/or qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in primary and secondary mental health services.
- Previous leadership experieince
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application. Specialist knowledge of psychosocial interventions and their appropriate use Understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
Desirable criteria
- Specialist knowledge relating to MH needs of young adults age 18-25 and to the needs of those diagnosed with, or with presenting traits of, personality disorder
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
- Verity Penfold
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 904873
- 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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