Job summary
Are you a problem solver?
Can you remain calm under pressure?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment?
If so, Oxfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Single Point of Access (SPA) could be for you! We are looking for applicants with clinical experience of working within mental health and/or with Children and Families, to join our SPA Team.
The SPA is the initial contact for all children, young people, families and professionals wishing to contact Oxfordshire CAMHS.Our team provides consultation, promoting self help approach where appropriate, giving support, advice and expertise. When required the team will identify the appropriate CAMHS pathway to provide assessment.
The aim is to make it easier to access the most appropriate help,working closely with Children's social care, GPs, School and Health referrers, as well as local charitableservices.
We welcome applicants from Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social work, with clinically relevant knowledge acquired through post qualifying training and/or experience. We would also welcome applications for individuals suitable for a developmental role from Band 5 into a Band 6.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be responsible for providing telephone clinical support to parents, carers and professionals supporting children with their mental health needs.
You will support the triage process, promoting positive mental health within the children's workforce. Using specialist knowledge, and alongside the Senior SPA Practitioners, you will be responsible for determining when intervention from CAMHS is clinically indicated.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The general requirement for full time working is to work 7.5hrs per day, to be worked between SPAs opening hours of Monday Friday 9am - 5pm and our service is closed on Bank Holidays.
Our base is at Raglan House in Cowley, Oxford.
As an organisation we offer flexibility in terms of hours and work base.We pride ourselves on embedding team cohesion, support and appreciation opportunities over the working week, to support us all in the hard work we deliver. There is excellent work/life balance and ensure we look after staffs wellbeing.
We pride ourselves on staff development and have successfully recruited and retained a number of our team members via developmental posts.
We have a strong team ethic in the SPA, with all team members contributing towards a tailored care plan for each of our patients. SPA are also the proud owners of a staff recognition award! Come and join us!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The general requirement for full time working is to work 7.5hrs per day, to be worked between SPAs opening hours of Monday Friday 9am - 5pm and our service is closed on Bank Holidays.
Our base is at Raglan House in Cowley, Oxford.
As an organisation we offer flexibility in terms of hours and work base.We pride ourselves on embedding team cohesion, support and appreciation opportunities over the working week, to support us all in the hard work we deliver. There is excellent work/life balance and ensure we look after staffs wellbeing.
We pride ourselves on staff development and have successfully recruited and retained a number of our team members via developmental posts.
We have a strong team ethic in the SPA, with all team members contributing towards a tailored care plan for each of our patients. SPA are also the proud owners of a staff recognition award! Come and join us!
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Mental Health or equivalent professional health qualification- e.g. Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker
Desirable
- Clinically relevant knowledge acquired through post qualifying training
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding risk assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health risk assessment
- To have ability to organise own time and manage work load, and that of junior staff / learners, in relation to service needs and priorities
Desirable
- To work autonomously within the team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people who have mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental health difficulties
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Mental Health or equivalent professional health qualification- e.g. Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker
Desirable
- Clinically relevant knowledge acquired through post qualifying training
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding risk assessment
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health risk assessment
- To have ability to organise own time and manage work load, and that of junior staff / learners, in relation to service needs and priorities
Desirable
- To work autonomously within the team
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people who have mental health difficulties.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental health difficulties
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.
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
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.
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).
