Job summary
We are looking for autonomous, driven, and confident practitioner(s).
This role provides the opportunity for continuing professional development (CPD), with scope toinfluence service innovation and development.
This role is for practitioner(s) who pride themselves on providing a high-quality comprehensive triage for those identified as needing mental health support within a secondary mental health setting.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to develop their career and skills set in a highly innovative and transformative service.
Main duties of the job
Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire are leading the implementation of the Community Mental Health Framework to improve patients experience of care and plug the gap between Primary and Secondary Care Services. These unique roles willempower patients aged 18+ years to access timely and evidenced based support from Mental Health service.
The post holder is integral to accomplishingease of access to mental health care for Buckinghamshire's population at primary and secondary care level in an efficient and timely manner. The successful applicant(s) will facilitate improved opportunities for joint working with Buckinghamshire's voluntary care sector, whilst contributing to theleadership and development of personalised care , transformation agenda and Integrated care systems (ICS).
As part of the Bucks Mental Health Gateway Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) your role will provide mental health comprehensive triage, signposting and professional advice to patients , their family and your colleagues. You will work with professionals to facilitate brief intervention for patients, toenable recoverywithin the community, whilst recognising the value in your skills toensure prompt access to secondary care specialismsas appropriate.
About us
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"
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gateway Mental Health Practitioners are being recruited from a range of disciplines registered with a professional body; Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, and Psychological Therapists,all roles are vital to implementing specialist mental health triage functionality within Buckinghamshire. We welcome applications from all disciplines mentioned!
Successful candidate(s) on appointment as Gateway Mental Health Practitioner will receiveformal bespoke induction, organised collaboratively between Oxford Health and industry experts by experience , with capacity for continued informal induction at candidates consideration. You will be based within a fit- for- purpose buildingon a day-to-day basis, with the opportunity forhybrid working. Candidates will be employed by Oxford Health and will receive clinical management and professional supervision through the trust, in addition tofull training and development opportunities. As a directorate and team, we value continued professional development and so keen to support you with your Professional Development Planthroughout your employment.
The post holder will work as part of the Bucks Adult Mental Health Gateway team across the partnership and have specific responsibilities as a Gateway Mental Health Practitioner:
- To be main point of contact within Gateway.
- To work as part of the Gateway team performing comprehensive triage functions in line with Trusted Assessor Model.
- To provide specialist advise to referrer.
- To liaise with service users waiting to establish current presentation, give advice and formulate management / safety plans whilst waiting for specialist teams assessment/intervention.
- To support the delivery of a high quality link worker provision into primary care, secondary mental health services, social care partners , community based resources and voluntary sector . This will include providing consultation and training to staff in a range of agencies in relation to the mental and emotional well-being of individuals experiencing severe / enduring mental health conditions.
- To support the Gateway/Team Operational Lead in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators.
- To support the learning and development of new team members, students , Newly qualified, junior staff members when required
- Maintaining accurate and timely records.
- Ensuring legal requirements and subsequent amendments underpinning Children and Adult care are adhered to.
- To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and protocol and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
- Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement.
Risk assesses clients for suitability for interventions.
To evaluate and make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or provide recommendation to referrers following discussion with clinical lead.
See Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gateway Mental Health Practitioners are being recruited from a range of disciplines registered with a professional body; Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses, and Psychological Therapists,all roles are vital to implementing specialist mental health triage functionality within Buckinghamshire. We welcome applications from all disciplines mentioned!
Successful candidate(s) on appointment as Gateway Mental Health Practitioner will receiveformal bespoke induction, organised collaboratively between Oxford Health and industry experts by experience , with capacity for continued informal induction at candidates consideration. You will be based within a fit- for- purpose buildingon a day-to-day basis, with the opportunity forhybrid working. Candidates will be employed by Oxford Health and will receive clinical management and professional supervision through the trust, in addition tofull training and development opportunities. As a directorate and team, we value continued professional development and so keen to support you with your Professional Development Planthroughout your employment.
The post holder will work as part of the Bucks Adult Mental Health Gateway team across the partnership and have specific responsibilities as a Gateway Mental Health Practitioner:
- To be main point of contact within Gateway.
- To work as part of the Gateway team performing comprehensive triage functions in line with Trusted Assessor Model.
- To provide specialist advise to referrer.
- To liaise with service users waiting to establish current presentation, give advice and formulate management / safety plans whilst waiting for specialist teams assessment/intervention.
- To support the delivery of a high quality link worker provision into primary care, secondary mental health services, social care partners , community based resources and voluntary sector . This will include providing consultation and training to staff in a range of agencies in relation to the mental and emotional well-being of individuals experiencing severe / enduring mental health conditions.
- To support the Gateway/Team Operational Lead in the delivery of the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators.
- To support the learning and development of new team members, students , Newly qualified, junior staff members when required
- Maintaining accurate and timely records.
- Ensuring legal requirements and subsequent amendments underpinning Children and Adult care are adhered to.
- To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and protocol and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
- Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement.
Risk assesses clients for suitability for interventions.
To evaluate and make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the services referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or provide recommendation to referrers following discussion with clinical lead.
See Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy ,
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of relevant professional qualification
Desirable
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with adults with mental illness.
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults who have serious mental illness and carers in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- To have ability to manage case load and experience of acting as care coordinator for clients on a case list
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, social and health care.
- To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
Desirable
- To have knowledge and understanding of the research process
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy ,
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of relevant professional qualification
Desirable
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Teaching/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with adults with mental illness.
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults who have serious mental illness and carers in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- To have ability to manage case load and experience of acting as care coordinator for clients on a case list
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, social and health care.
- To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
Desirable
- To have knowledge and understanding of the research process
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
