Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Mental Health Practitioner

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Job summary

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the NDC(Neurodevelopmental Conditions) Service.

We have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward thinking, dynamic and research led. As a service we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities. With the support of NHS England the NDC service are currently developing a new diagnostic ASD Adolescent assessment tool. The project will continue for another year to complete phase 2, which will include data analysis of the tool and working towards publication. The wellbeing of our Administrative and Clinical staff is top of our agenda; we have an active Wellbeing Team and regular opportunities for staff support. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, shared reflection and team working.

The CAMHS NDC team strongly believe that the context of the young person is fundamental to working with complexities and transdiagnostic presentation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support the Clinical provision offered within the NDC Service. This will include:-

Offering specialist clinical assessments for young people with neurodevelopmental conditions with complex mental health difficulties and challenging behaviour.
Offering ADOS assessments
Offering duty consultation to Families, CAMHS clinicians and Multiagency services
Delivering psycho-education using a range of therapeutic models.

Delivering clinical supervision and supporting nursing, OT and social work trainees.

Main duties of the job

The Oxford NDC CAMHS Service covers a diverse catchment area, that is both rural and urban. Our main office sits on the Slade site in Oxford, which is conveniently situated 1 mile from the A34 and 5 miles from the M40. Oxfordshire is a wonderful place to live, whether you are looking for outdoor adventures that could include walking along the River Thames path, joining one of the many watersport clubs, walking/cycling across the Ridgeway, enjoying a coffee in Henley on Thames, enjoying the shopping and social experience of the newly built Westgate Centre in Oxford or taking advantage of all the history thatOxford City has to offer. Oxfordshire is perfectly situation to be 1 hour from Birmingham, 1 hour from London and only 1 hour from the coast.

To undertake and manage a specific caseload of young people, completing all required documentation including risk assessment and care plans.

Provide a fully integrative multi-agency approach to care planning for children, young people and families in the service.

To complete mental state assessments.

Responsible for implementing and co-ordinating a range of interventions for children, young people and families.

Duty clinician for families or other professionals involved needed advice about challenging behaviours or risk related issues.

To develop networks and liaison with Social Care.

To co-facilitate group interventions.

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

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-OC5824996

Job locations

Maple house

The Slade, Horspath Driftway, Oxford, OX3 7JH

Oxford

OX3 7JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for managing an agreed case load of patients, support with providing interventions based on core professional skills, and join the multi-disciplinary assessment clinic model of the NDC. The post holder will provide duty cover for the team as a point of contact for urgent issues for the young people and their families, and offer follow up to the young people who require ongoing treatment and support.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RMN, Occupational Therapist with HCPC Registration or Social Worker with HCPC registration

Desirable

ADOS trained QB trained

Skills

Essential

Teaching/mentoring qualification
To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs

Desirable

To be able contribute to the audit process

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience of contributing to ADHD or ASD assessments
Experience of taking developmental histories
ADOS trained QB trained

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RMN, Occupational Therapist with HCPC Registration or Social Worker with HCPC registration

Desirable

ADOS trained QB trained

Skills

Essential

Teaching/mentoring qualification
To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs

Desirable

To be able contribute to the audit process

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Experience of contributing to ADHD or ASD assessments
Experience of taking developmental histories
ADOS trained QB trained

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Maple house

The Slade, Horspath Driftway, Oxford, OX3 7JH

Oxford

OX3 7JH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Maple house

The Slade, Horspath Driftway, Oxford, OX3 7JH

Oxford

OX3 7JH

Employer's website

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