Deputy Manager - Older Adults CMHT & Memory Clinic N&W Oxfordshire

Are you an experienced clinician who delivers a high-quality service and has the leadership skills to support our staff and help them grow? An opportunity has arisen within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (OACMHT) and Memory Clinic in Witney for a professional and dedicated Deputy Team Manager. We are seeking a skilled and experienced, full time registered Mental Health Nurse who enjoys working with Older Adults and wants to make a difference in the services we provide. We want you to join our senior leadership team to support our staff and patients. Our team is kind, welcoming and supportive. Our team is split over 2 localities: Witney and Banbury, but this role if based in Witney. We provide a range of services including Mental Health assessment and treatment, diagnosis and treatment of dementia, Enhanced Duty Response and step-up care. Moving away from working as Care Co-ordinators we want Clinicians to provide interventional based care., As Deputy Team Manager you will be a leader and provide line management and supervision to junior clinicians. Working as part of the Senior Leadership team you will support the Team Manager with Service development and we offer training opportunities to help you grow and master skills. Holding a small complex caseload will allow you to lead by example and still have that important patient contact whilst developing your management skills. You will also have a role in ensuring the day-to-day smooth running and management of the Memory Clinic which runs alongside out OACMHT team. We take pride in working with our patients and so we want you to have a caring and committed attitude with a strong understanding of the needs of older adults with a variety of mental health needs. The Older Adult Community Mental health teamwork is demanding, complex and diverse but we are a small, cohesive team who are committed to supporting each other and we enjoy what we do! By joining our team, you are joining an enthusiastic and passionate team where staff well-being is at the top of the agenda. Regular supervision will be provided, and you will be encouraged to undertake any training relevant to your professional and personal development. There will be opportunities for you to gain management and leadership training. You will be supported closely by your colleagues, Team Manager and Service Manager.

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.

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