Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse - Swindon

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to support children and young people in crisis in Swindon. The role involves conducting assessments and delivering interventions, with flexible working hours and a supportive team environment. Benefits include career progression, NHS discounts, and a generous leave package.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of young people in crisis.
• Deliver time-limited interventions to address mental health needs.
• Liaise with external agencies and support families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health assessment

Psycho-social education

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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Are you dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in environments where you can help deliver impactful, short-term interventions?

We, the Crisis and Home Treatment Service (CAHTS), embedded within the Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), are looking for a Mental Health Practitioner to join us, based in Swindon.

We work closely with and liaise with the Getting More Help Teams to support children, young people (CYP), and their families experiencing complex mental health needs. Our CYP might be at risk of inpatient hospital admission or transitioning out of inpatient care; our role is to provide intensive, short-term support within the community. No two days are the same, offering variety and learning opportunities.

In this role, you would be responsible for initial assessments and delivering time-limited, short-term interventions to address emotional and mental health needs of young people in crisis, aiming to reduce long-term mental health problems.

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This role carries an incentive premium of £3,500, paid over 18 months. This scheme is not open to current Oxford Health employees and is subject to a clawback clause. Further details will be provided.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive mental health services for children, young people, and their families. Our service users often experience increased mental health needs and risk behaviors. We support CYP and their families with psycho-social education, practical support, and evidence-based interventions, along with liaising with external agencies such as Children’s Social Care and Education.

The role requires flexible working patterns, covering core hours from 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm on weekends and bank holidays, and participating in a 24-hour on-call rota.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. We encourage you to read the “candidate guide to making an application,” attached to all roles. Please include details of your qualifications, including the years obtained, and tailor your supporting statement to address the essential criteria in the JD.

Our services are delivered across community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes, aiming for care as close to home as possible. We strive for “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team.”

Benefits include career progression, learning opportunities, 27-33 days annual leave, NHS discounts, pension, lease car scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply), and support groups.

For more information or informal visits, contact: Clare Fry, Consultant Mental Health Practitioner, at [e-mail] or 07785663323.

We value candidates with motivation and shared values. If you don’t meet all requirements but are excited about the role, please contact us to discuss further.