Mental Health Practitioner - Oxford
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join an award-winning, sector-leading team that is improving the health and housing outcomes of people experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness and disadvantages.
The Oxfordshire Health and Homelessness Inclusion Team (OHHIT) is an integrated partnership operating across housing, health, care and third sector systems.
Main duties of the job
Assess mental health with a view to enabling clients to access appropriate primary or secondary care services. They will also assess and work with those clients who will not traditionally meet secondary service thresholds.
Act as a keyworker where appropriate for a small group of complex patients for short periods and will also co work with patients who are already established within primary and secondary mental health services where appropriate. This may involve work around housing, benefits, medication and employment and support ongoing communication between services.
Provide initial service for clients with a range of mental health problems until secondary services are in place, arranging speedy transfer to community mental health teams as appropriate.
Provide a consultative service for colleagues in primary and secondary health services, and all associated system partners, identifying local resources available in Oxford which will aid recovery of service users.
Be peripatetic - proactively outreaching to those sleeping rough for whom mental health concerns have been raised and taking the service to meet identified need in any setting within the various local 'pathways'.
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
Details
Date posted
12 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OA6425588
Job locations
Keystone Oxford MH & Wellbeing Hub
141-145 Cowley Road
Oxford
OX3 1HU
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Keystone Oxford MH & Wellbeing Hub
141-145 Cowley Road
Oxford
OX3 1HU
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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