Job overview
Do you have excellent leadership experience and experience working with patients with Eating Disorders?
Are you ready to step up and take the next step in your clinical leadership and developing your skills in a team of decisive individuals, firm and direct clinicians?
We’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager for our CAMHS Eating Disorders Service in Oxfordshire. This role would suit someone who would like to broaden their experience or is seeking an opportunity to take on new challenges.
We are looking for a band 7 ready, or a band 6 who will work towards a band 7 position when clinically ready.
This is a clinical and operational role – you will hold a case load and be part of management of the team. You are required to have an appropriate qualification to apply.
As a valued member of our operational team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders to help us provide a responsive, high quality and safe service for our patients. You will be expected to provide effective leadership and management of resources so that our staff are well supported and able to prioritise patient care.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, forward-thinking, has plenty of enthusiasm and motivation, and works well in a team. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly are essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical and operational role – you will hold a case load and be part of management of the team.
* Support the CAMHS Eating Disorders (ED) Clinical Team Manager in the delivery of specialist assessment and treatment.
* Work alongside the Clinical Team Manager in the management and further development of the ED CAMHS team working to an agreed model, developing clinical structures, recruiting staff and implementing the service.
* Deputize for the Clinical Team Manager when required.
* Provide a safe, effective and therapeutic clinical team ensuring the delivery of assessment and intervention.
* In conjunction with the Clinical Team Manager the post holder is expected to contribute in the development and implementation of a robust performance management system for the team.
* Be responsible for the line management, case supervision and appraisal of team colleagues.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount
* Pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Core mental health qualification (nursing, social work, clinical psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training).
* Or educated to a degree level or equivalent professional qualification/ experience
Desirable criteria
* Management training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate leadership skills and delegate appropriately
* Decision making and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to manage a case load and experience of acting as a care coordinator/key worker for clients on a case list
* Understanding of principles and methods of clinical audit
* Understanding of eating disorders
Desirable criteria
* Leadership or management training
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in or managing mental health services, physical or social care services or areas with transferable skills
* Experience of implementing change effectively
* Experience in managing projects
* Experience of working with eating disorders in any setting
Desirable criteria
* Experience of work within primary care or counselling/therapy setting
* Previous management experience
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