Senior Mental Health Practitioner - OT/SW/Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 30 April 2026
Job summary
Are you dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people?
Do you thrive in environments where you can help to deliver impactful, short-term interventions?
We're looking for an enthusiasticRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Social WorkerorOccupational Therapistto jointhe Crisis and Home Treatment Service (CAHTS), embedded within the Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join us, based in Salisbury.
We work closely alongside and liaise with the Getting More Help Teams on supporting children, young people (CYP) and their families experiencing complex mental health needs.
Our CYP might be at risk of inpatient hospital admission or transitioning out of inpatient care; our role is to provide intensive, short-term support within the community. No two days are the same, with plenty of variety and autonomy in the role, and lots of opportunities for learning.
Main duties of the job
In CAHTS, we're committed to delivering a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing additional mental health needs.
Children and Young people within our service are often experiencing an increased level of mental health needs, including exhibiting increased risk behaviours. Whilst this can sometimes feel daunting, we have a strong multi-disciplinary leadership team who are responsive to the needs of the team.
- Support CYP and their families with psycho-social education
- Provide practical support, drawing upon evidence-based interventions such as DBT informed coping skills, solution focused therapy, CBT or compassion focused therapy.
- Liaison, advice and consultation with wider CAMHS, colleagues in Children Services and a range of external agencies such as Children's Social Care, Education and many more
- Be responsible for the delivery of time limited, short term interventions to address emotional and mental health needs of young people in crisis, with the aim of reducing longer term mental health problems.
Despite the service's core hours being 9am-5pm, we occasionally request that you participate in a flexible working pattern within the team, to provide cover within the hours of 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, to meet the needs of our young people. The team operates 10am-6pm Saturday - Sunday and Bank Holidays.
You will also participate in covering the service's 24 hour on call service on a rota basis.
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.
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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"
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
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups
NHS Discount
Mental Health First Aiders
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
267-OC7927538
Job locations
Salisbury Community CAMHS
Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Salisbury Community CAMHS
Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
Employer's website
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