Mental Health Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive multi-disciplinary team dedicated to improving the mental health of children and young people. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a clinical caseload, develop care pathways, and deliver evidence-based treatments in a nurturing environment. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure continuity of care and actively participate in clinical meetings. With excellent career progression opportunities and a commitment to staff well-being, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in mental health services. Be part of an innovative team striving for outstanding care and support.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Career progression opportunities

Individual learning and development

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical caseloads and providing high-quality care.
• Ability to develop and maintain evidence-based therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people, ensuring high-quality care and support.
• Develop care pathways and provide comprehensive assessments for patients.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Care Coordination

Therapeutic Activities

Evidence-Based Treatment

Collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Teams

Education

Relevant Clinical Qualification

Job description

Are you an aspiring Band 5 clinician looking to make a real difference? We have an opportunity for you to join our vibrant, supportive multi-disciplinary team within the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Conditions Service (NDC)!

As an integral member of our team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the mental health and well-being of children and young people. This is your chance to grow professionally while making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people, ensuring high-quality care and support.
• Develop care pathways and effectively signpost young people to appropriate mental health services.
• Provide comprehensive assessment and intervention for children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Support the duty clinician and respond to urgent cases as required.
• Offer consultation, advice, training, and support to partnership agencies and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and developing your clinical skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and be a part of an innovative team working towards improving mental health outcomes for young people!

• You will be responsible for developing and delivering high standards of assessment and treatment for patients referred to the service, managing an agreed clinical caseload, and ensuring continuity of care through effective care coordination.
• In collaboration with patients, carers, and clinical teams, you will assess and provide evidence-based treatment programmes and discharge plans, utilising the Care Programme Approach (CPA) to ensure comprehensive patient care. You will also plan and deliver appropriate therapy services, adhering to evidence-based practices and resource constraints.
• This role involves developing and maintaining relevant, evidence-based therapeutic activities tailored to patient needs, with regular review and evaluation of treatment effectiveness involving patients, carers, and clinical team members.
• You will actively participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and CPA meetings, facilitating smooth patient transitions through various care stages, including planning and therapy programs. Additionally, you will compile reports and ensure patient documentation is accurate and up to date.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To strengthen your application, please read the “candidate guide to making an application,” attached to all roles. Include details about your qualifications (specify years gained, especially for clinical roles) and tailor your supporting statement to address the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that everyone receives: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Our values are: “Caring, safe, and excellent”.

We offer a wide range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Tracy Oliver-Browne
• Job Title: Clinical Team Manager
• Telephone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we seek candidates with the right aptitude and motivation, resonating with our values, even if they don’t meet all the role requirements. If you’re excited about this opportunity, please get in touch to discuss further before applying.