Mental Health Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Competitive pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the CAMHS team in Oxfordshire. This full-time role provides recovery-focused care to children and young people in mental health crisis, with community-based work across Oxfordshire and a seven-day rota.

You will assess needs and risks, coordinate evidence-based interventions, manage a caseload and work closely with families, schools and partner agencies. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Children's Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with mental health and community experience.
• Ability to assess and manage risk, maintain clear records and contribute to multidisciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and risks of children and young people in CAMHS.
• Coordinate evidence-based interventions and manage a caseload.
• Collaborate with families, carers, schools and partner agencies; contribute to safeguarding and service development.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Are you an RMN, Social Worker or OT seeking a new challenge in CAMHS?, We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team! This full-time role provides recovery-focused care to children and young people in mental health crisis. Working across Oxfordshire within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, you will assess needs and risks, coordinate evidence-based interventions, manage a caseload and collaborate with families and partner agencies. The seven-day community service includes weekends and bank holiday working., The Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for assessing children and young people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, identifying and managing risk, and coordinating evidence-based interventions that support recovery. The role includes holding and managing a caseload, responding to changes or deterioration in a young person's presentation, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, and working collaboratively with families, carers, schools, CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies. The post-holder also contributes to multidisciplinary meetings, shift coordination, safeguarding, service development, audit and training, while maintaining professional registration, confidentiality and compliance with Trust policies. The Role involves flexible community-based working across Oxfordshire, independent travel between locations and participation in a seven-day rota operating between 8am and 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

We are seeking a registered Mental Health Nurse, Children's Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with relevant mental health and community experience. You will communicate confidently, assess and manage risk, prioritise effectively, maintain clear records and contribute to multidisciplinary working. Compassion, adaptability, resilience and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive care are essential.

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team