Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
South Oxfordshire AMHT - Team Manager
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Are you a motivated and experienced mental health professional seeking a new challenge within a well-established, skilled and friendly team?
We are looking for a Team Manager to join our South Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team, providing operational leadership within an integrated Mental Health and Social Care pathway designed to meet the needs of adults living with serious mental illness.
You would be based in Wallingford, in a locality team covering Wallingford, Thame and Henley-on-Thames, working alongside Team Managers who cover Didcot, Wantage, Faringdon and Abingdon.
We are seeking an individual who is highly knowledgeable about mental health services and committed to ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and therapeutic care within the community.
In this role, you will work closely with clinical leaders and partner agencies to continue developing an effective, responsive and compassionate service, grounded in evidence-based practice and focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for service users.
You will be responsible for the operational management of the service, including budget oversight, workforce planning, recruitment and staff management. If you are a confident leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys both challenge and variety, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
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The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the Service Manager to lead in the development of consistent standards across all AMHTs ensuring the effective delivery of high quality, affordable, and safe services.
- Provide clear, visible leadership, and strategic vision to ensure every aspect of the user experience is delivered in a safe, efficient and evidence-based manner.
- Work in partnership with primary care and the 3rd sector to develop clear and effective pathways for mental health.
- Work in partnership with the inpatient wards to ensure that there is a clear pathway for patients and their families, delivering seamless transitions of care.
- To lead and line manage an Adult Mental Health Team.
- Support the Service Managers in the development, negotiation and performance monitoring of relevant service specifications.
- Represent or deputise for the Service Managers where appropriate at Trusts or multi-agency forums.
- Support the Service Manager working with staff, stakeholders, and commissioners to help develop and lead implementation of local & national initiatives, commissioning and Department of Health targets.
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.
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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)
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Chris Buckland
Job title: Service manager
Email address: chris.buckland@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0777 614 7886
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