Deputy Manager Chiltern West CMHT (Saffron House, High Wycombe)

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT), Social Worker (SW), or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a new challenge?

We have the perfect role for you as a Deputy Team Manager in the Chiltern West Adult Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Become an integral part of our experienced and dedicated leadership team, providing exceptional clinical and managerial guidance to the team. Collaborate with a dynamic group of managers and Consultant Psychiatrists to create a supportive and empowering environment for the wider team.

Join us in shaping the future of mental health care and making a positive impact in our community.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of an experienced and committed leadership team.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Make a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health challenges

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Main duties of the job

• Undertake clinical and operational responsibilities within the Adult Mental Health Team, using Trac to document activities and manage caseloads.
• Assist in managing and developing the team, including recruiting staff and implementing services, ensuring team members are trained to use Trac.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a performance management system, using Trac to monitor performance and generate reports.
• Line manage, supervise, and appraise key workers, ensuring their professional development is maintained and activities are tracked in Trac.
• Ensure effective joint working with statutory and voluntary agencies, using Trac to coordinate interagency projects and ensure responsive service delivery.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team