Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Emergency Mental Health -Bicester

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Job summary

Do you have a core qualification in Mental health Nursing or Occupational Therapy, and have a passion for Mental Health?

Would you like join an experienced and highly motivated South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) 111 triage team?

We are seeking Senior Mental Health Practitioners to join our innovating team and provide mental health support to those in their moments of crisis.

We'd really like to find an enthusiastic, caring individual with experience in working with either Children or Adults in a mental health setting.

Working both autonomously and as part of a team whilst supervising others, you will be triaging callers, offering self-care advise and referring onto other services to ensure that mental health callers are getting seamless help and advise that is right for them. There will also be opportunity to receive further training and frequent high-quality supervision.

This post covers is based in Bicester therefore applicants must be able to attend site. we are currently in the process of trialling a hybrid working model which allows clinicians to work remotely after they have become established team members.

Main duties of the job

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) triage works closely with the community teams, charities and other IAPTS services to provide the best possible and most appropriate outcome for callers across both Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

It is under the urgent care pathway provision all are provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. The work will involve mental health triage and a brief assessment followed by either intervention to resolve the caller's needs or onward referral and signposting to other mental health pathways.

In your role you will also provide expert mental health advice to SCAS and TVP colleagues responding to 999 calls in the community, and similarly supporting clinical support staff within the 111 and 999 call-centre.

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

Details

Date posted

28 June 2024

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, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OA6409057

Job locations

SCAS HQ Northern House

Bicester

OX26 6HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We operate 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and clinicians work either long or short days and nights, we are able to offer flexible working so please get in contact for more information.

If you have any questions or queries about the role or the team, we'd love to hear from you, so please get in touch with Rachel Baxter on rachel.baxter@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We operate 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and clinicians work either long or short days and nights, we are able to offer flexible working so please get in contact for more information.

If you have any questions or queries about the role or the team, we'd love to hear from you, so please get in touch with Rachel Baxter on rachel.baxter@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Professional (Mental Health, Social Worker or OT)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the acutely mentally ill in a variety of settings
  • Experience of working closely with other disciplines within a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of MHA, MCA and other legal frameworks involved in the delivery of mental health care
  • Knowledge of National and local issues concerning mental health
  • Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

  • Specialist levels of applied knowledge related to mental health care, e.g. physical health care, substance misuse, perinatal
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Professional (Mental Health, Social Worker or OT)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the acutely mentally ill in a variety of settings
  • Experience of working closely with other disciplines within a multi-disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of MHA, MCA and other legal frameworks involved in the delivery of mental health care
  • Knowledge of National and local issues concerning mental health
  • Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

  • Specialist levels of applied knowledge related to mental health care, e.g. physical health care, substance misuse, perinatal

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.

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.

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

SCAS HQ Northern House

Bicester

OX26 6HR


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

SCAS HQ Northern House

Bicester

OX26 6HR


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Rachel Baxter

rachel.baxter@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07785445984

Details

Date posted

28 June 2024

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, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OA6409057

Job locations

SCAS HQ Northern House

Bicester

OX26 6HR


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