Band 8a Locum Community Mental Health Team Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job Title: Adult Mental Health Team Manager

Tripod Partners is seeking an Adult Mental Health Team Manager to lead and manage services at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Witney. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality care and support to adults with mental health needs while driving service improvements and team development.

Position Details

• Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
• Pay Rate: £36.47 per hour
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with some flexibility to work unsocial hours as required.
• Duration: Ongoing
• Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Recruit, appraise, and develop team members while ensuring effective performance management.
• Oversee budgets, policies, and quality standards for the service.
• Manage staff workload, ensuring equitable distribution and high performance.

Service Development:

• Lead initiatives to improve the quality of care and operational efficiency.
• Foster innovation and develop new ways of working within the team.
• Participate in research, audits, and quality improvement projects.

Clinical Oversight:

• Ensure the team adheres to clinical governance standards and evidence-based guidelines.
• Address complex clinical cases and provide guidance on risk assessments and care planning.
• Support partnerships with other services, including inpatient wards and GP consortia.

Requirements

Essential:

• RMN, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology qualification.
• Significant experience in adult mental health services and team management.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance, and risk assessment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.

Desirable:

• Advanced assessment skills training.
• Prince2 qualification or equivalent project management experience.
• Postgraduate clinical or management qualifications.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced mental health professional looking to lead a dynamic team, apply now to start the registration process.