Adult Mental Health Gateway Practitioner - Triage & Impact

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner in Aylesbury to support urgent mental health challenges. As part of the Gateway team, you will provide comprehensive assessments, clinical decisions, and advice to service users and professionals. The ideal candidate will have a full driving license and prior experience in mental health settings. The role offers excellent career progression and numerous benefits including annual leave, NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and tailored learning opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work.
• Ability to perform comprehensive triage functions.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with professionals and service users.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact within the Gateway, making clinical decisions.
• Perform comprehensive triage and risk assessments.
• Provide specialist advice and manage safety plans.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Driven and confident

Clinical decision-making

Risk assessment

Management planning

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner in Aylesbury to support urgent mental health challenges. As part of the Gateway team, you will provide comprehensive assessments, clinical decisions, and advice to service users and professionals. The ideal candidate will have a full driving license and prior experience in mental health settings. The role offers excellent career progression and numerous benefits including annual leave, NHS discounts, a competitive pension scheme, and tailored learning opportunities.