Mental Health Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Aylesbury is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the CAMHS Outreach team. This role involves providing care and support for children and families facing complex mental health challenges. Candidates should possess the relevant clinical qualifications and skills in communication and case management. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, as well as participation in a shift rota.

Benefits

Competitive salary (Band 6)

Annual leave 27 days (33 with continuous service)

NHS discount scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car and cycle-to-work schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in child and adolescent mental health settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
• Experience with high-risk or hard-to-reach young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students.
• Collaborate with social care and partners to develop integrated care packages.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and engage in professional development.
• Respond to urgent and emergency requests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Case management

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Mental Health Practitioner – CAMHS Outreach team (Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire). Provides individualised home and community treatment packages for children, young people and families with complex needs, working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team across the CAMHS service. Requires on‑call and crisis rota duties, flexible schedules, and proactive engagement with urgent care needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide prompt psychosocial assessments and evidence‑based interventions to prevent hospital admission.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students, including mentoring and clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with social care, education, police and voluntary partners to develop integrated care packages.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, engage in reflective practice and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Participate in a 7‑day shift rota (8 am–8 pm) and on‑call coverage.
• Respond to urgent and emergency requests, meeting young people in community or home settings.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: Relevant clinical qualification, proven experience in child and adolescent mental health settings, ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent communication and case‑management skills, commitment to safeguarding.

Desirable: Experience with high‑risk or hard‑to‑reach young people, knowledge of integrated care models, leadership or supervisory experience.

Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding, anti‑racism, equality, diversity and inclusion, and offer reasonable adjustments where necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Band 6)
• Annual leave 27 days (33 days with continuous service)
• NHS discount scheme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders and staff accommodation (waiting list)
• Career progression opportunities and tailored learning