Senior Mental Health Worker - Nurse/Social Worker/OT- Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Oxford is seeking a registered clinician for the CAMHS SPA team to support young people and families. Responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments and collaborating with schools and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work, with strong communication skills and experience in multi-agency settings. This role offers excellent career progression and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered clinician in nursing, occupational therapy, or social work.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of CAMHS.
• Experience in multi-agency working is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health triage and assessments for children and young people.
• Collaborate with internal CAMHS teams and external agencies.
• Provide consultation and training to support early intervention.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of CAMHS

Experience in multi-agency working

Education

Relevant field registration (nursing, occupational therapy, or social work)

Job description

Are you a confident, registered clinician ready to support young people and families at the first point of contact with mental health services?

The Oxfordshire CAMHS SPA team provides consultation, advice and support for children, young people and professionals. We promote self-help where appropriate and ensure referrals are directed to the right CAMHS pathway. The role involves joint decision-making, close work with schools, GPs and social care, and a calm, coordinated team approach.

You’ll be registered in a relevant field such as nursing, occupational therapy or social work, with strong communication skills and an understanding of CAMHS. Experience in multi-agency working is key.

We welcome applications from Band 5 clinicians looking for a supported development route into a Band 6 role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality, needs-led mental health triage and assessments for children and young people via the CAMHS SPA, including telephone interventions, risk assessments, and care planning.
• Work collaboratively with internal CAMHS teams and external agencies such as schools, healthcare providers, and local authorities to ensure joined-up, effective support.
• Provide consultation, training, and supervision to colleagues and other professionals to support early identification and timely intervention in young people’s mental health.
• Contribute to service development and clinical governance through audits, evidence-based resource creation, research activity, and quality assurance processes.

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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”

Benefits

• 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: Anna Hurst Job title: Clinical Team Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01865 902515

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.

Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.