Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a developing Band 5 clinician to join our dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team within the CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Conditions Service (NDC). As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of young people, ensuring high-quality care and support.
• Develop care pathways and effectively signpost young people to appropriate mental health services.
• Provide comprehensive assessment and intervention for children and young people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
• Support the duty clinician and respond to urgent cases as required.
• Offer consultation, advice, training, and support to partnership agencies and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and developing your clinical skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Join us and be a part of an innovative team working towards improving mental health outcomes for young people!

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for developing and delivering a high standard of assessment and treatment for patients referred to the service. This includes managing an agreed clinical caseload, ensuring continuity of care through effective care coordination as needed.
• In collaboration with patients, carers, and clinical teams, the clinician will assess and provide evidence-based treatment programmes and discharge plans, utilising the Care Programme Approach (CPA) to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care. You will also plan and provide appropriate therapy services, using evidence-based practice, while adhering to defined resources.
• This role involves developing and maintaining relevant, evidence-based therapeutic activities tailored to the specific needs of the patient. Regular review and evaluation of treatment programs will be carried out in conjunction with patients, carers, and clinical team members to ensure the effectiveness of the care provided.
• You will actively participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, and CPA meetings, facilitating the smooth transition of patients through various stages of their care, including care planning and therapy programs. Additionally, you will be responsible for compiling written reports as required and ensuring that patient documentation is accurate and up to date.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide 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
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Maple House, Slade Site, Oxford OX3 7JH

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX37JH

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Maple House, Slade Site, Oxford OX3 7JH

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX37JH

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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