Overview
We are looking for a Deputy Clinical Team Manager for the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) which is part of Oxfordshire's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). You could be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist or Psychotherapist; you would be supporting the Clinical Team Manager by undertaking both clinical and operational duties to ensure that we continue to deliver a high quality service to our children and young people.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive local leadership team that meet frequently and work closely together. This role will require you to be based primarily in Banbury; travel to buildings around Oxfordshire will be required.
Main duties
* 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, 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 current presentations and providing advice for young people and families waiting for assessment/intervention.
* In conjunction with other team leaders and managers, contribute to the development of community mental health service provision across the wider service.
* In conjunction with the Operational Team Manager, contribute to the development and implementation of a robust performance management system for the team.
* Be responsible for line management, case supervision and appraisal of team colleagues.
* 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.
About us
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. Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people2s 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 (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year (per annum, pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-OC7329494
Job locations: Raglan House, 23 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX
Job responsibilities
If you2re a hardworking team player, you think outside the box and are a keen problem solver, this is the role for you. We2re looking for someone with an interest in service development to build on and improve outcomes for our children and young people.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
* A recorded/registered qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a psychological therapy
* Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of relevant professional qualification
Desirable:
* 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
Experience:
* Essential: 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: Experience working within an education setting; experience of working with children and young people with serious mental illness and their families in the community
Knowledge and skills:
* Ability to manage caseload and act as care coordinator for clients on a case list
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with external agencies (primary care, education, social and health care)
* Ability to assess client needs (mental health, health and social)
* Understanding of clinical audit, research and service evaluation
* Maintain professional standards and follow codes of practice
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Raglan House, 23 Between Towns Road, Oxford, OX4 3LX
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