Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse / OT / Social Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential support and interventions to improve the mental health of young people. With a commitment to outstanding care and professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path with ample opportunities for growth. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career progression.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Career progression opportunities

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessments and interventions for children and young people.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, and systemic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the CAMHS Duty system and support young people and families.
• Deliver mental health assessments and interventions for young people.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Mental Health Assessments

Risk Assessments

Systemic Work

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Job description

Are you looking for more enjoyment in your role?

Career development?

Flexibility at work?

In our South Oxon CAMHS Getting Help Team, we are proud to be developing a needs-led, responsive, and accessible service based on the Thrive Model.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join our 'Getting Help' Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and make a real difference in the lives of young people referred to us.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Family Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and Psychiatrists, with ample opportunities for sharing skills and knowledge. We offer supervision and training to support you, including individual and peer supervision and regular reflective spaces.

Your responsibilities include participating in the Getting Help/Getting More Help CAMHS Duty system, responding to and supporting young people, families, and professionals during changes in presentation or risk, whether they are open to the service or on the waiting list. You will attend clinical meetings, case conferences, reviews, strategy meetings, CETRs, and other relevant professional meetings, including mitigation calls.

You will deliver mental health assessments, risk assessments, and interventions for children and young people and families in the Getting Help team. Depending on the needs of the young person, this may involve using professional skills such as CBT, DBT, and systemic work.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Services are delivered in community settings, hospitals, clinics, and at people’s homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that regardless of who you are or where you are, you will receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values are: “Caring, safe, and excellent”.

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

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored learning and development opportunities
• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS discounts at various shops, restaurants, and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups via our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Rachel Matthews
Job Title: Clinical Team Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value not just experience but also motivation and alignment with our values. If you don’t meet all the role requirements but are excited about this opportunity, please get in touch. We are happy to discuss the role further before you apply.