Mental Health Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Are you an aspiring Band 5 clinician looking to make a real difference? We have an opportunity for you to join our vibrant, supportive multi-disciplinary team within theCAMHS Neurodevelopmental Conditions Service (NDC)!

As an integral member of our team, you'll play a key role in shaping the mental health and well-being of children and young people. This is your chance to grow professionally while making a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most

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

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum / pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OC6883412-1B

Job locations

Maple House, Slade Site, Oxford OX3 7JH

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX37JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and person specification which gives a full explanation of the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and person specification which gives a full explanation of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list

Desirable

Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma

Qualifications

Essential

RMN or RN with additional Mental Health Qualification; or Occupational Therapist with HCPC Registration or Social Worker with HCPC registration

Desirable

To be able contribute to the audit process

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a mental health setting.

Desirable

Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list

Desirable

Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma

Qualifications

Essential

RMN or RN with additional Mental Health Qualification; or Occupational Therapist with HCPC Registration or Social Worker with HCPC registration

Desirable

To be able contribute to the audit process

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a mental health setting.

Desirable

Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community

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.