Senior Mental Health Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in Bicester, dedicated to providing essential support to individuals in crisis. The role involves triaging calls, conducting mental health assessments, and collaborating with emergency services. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in urgent need.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount across a wide range of shops

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in mental health care with immediate support duties.
• Confident in assessing individuals in distress.

Responsibilities

• Triage callers and offer self-care advice.
• Provide mental health assessments to ensure effective support.
• Work closely with emergency services to provide mental health advice.

Skills

Compassion

Team collaboration

Crisis assessment

Education

Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist qualification

Job description

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Are you a qualified Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference to individuals in crisis?

We are seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our dedicated and highly motivated team, providing essential mental health support to those in urgent need.

We are keen to hear from compassionate professionals with experience in mental health care, whether working with children or adults. You should be confident in assessing individuals in distress and providing immediate support.

In return, we offer a fantastic opportunity to work in a progressive, multi-agency environment, with comprehensive training and ongoing professional development available. You will receive regular high-quality supervision to support your practice and a chance to be part of an innovative and compassionate team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Working Arrangements

• The service operates seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, with options for long or short shifts, including days and nights.
• Flexible working options are available – please contact us to discuss your requirements.
• While the role is based in Bicester, we are currently trialling a hybrid working model, allowing some remote shifts once established in the team
  
  

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, You Will

• Triage callers, offering expert self-care advice and referring them to the most appropriate services.
• Provide brief mental health assessments, ensuring individuals receive timely and effective support.
• Offer clinical supervision to colleagues, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Work closely with emergency services, including Thames Valley Police and South Central Ambulance Service, to provide expert mental health advice during 999 calls.
• Liaise with community teams, charities, and IAPT services to deliver integrated care across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
  
  

This role operates under the Urgent Care Pathway provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides 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”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent 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 accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Baxter Job title: Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07785445984

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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