The post holder will work closely with the other Team Managers and the wider leadership team to ensure that the service meets key targets and responds to the changing needs of the local community. You will need to be able to effectively set priorities and work in a busy environment. You will need to have well established leadership skills and experience in management of clinical teams. You will need to have excellent communication and liaison skills to engage and collaborate with a number of colleagues and stakeholders across the services. Please note: New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale. Candidates not currently employed by the Trust who attend an interview for non-qualified Band 1-5 posts are required to undertake numeracy and literacy assessments. Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. Please ask your referees to respond promptly to reference requests. Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation and we encourage applications from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our population. Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.