Crisis Clinician - Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new adventure in an expanding team?

The Oxfordshire Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) is expanding, and we're seeking four Registered Nurses to join us as Crisis Clinicians on a full time basis.

With significant new investment, we're launching a CRHTT to provide high-quality mental health crisis care across Oxfordshire--this is your opportunity to be part of something innovative.

Help shape and establish our service, delivering intensive, personalised care in service users' homes. You'll work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, making a real difference to the lives of individuals and their families.

This is your chance to influence the future of mental health care in Oxfordshire. Our teams collaborate with patients, communities and partners to provide compassionate care across prevention, crisis, and specialist services.

In return, we offer professional development opportunities, regular supervision and appraisal, and the chance to contribute to service development. Shifts span 24 hours (including nights), with flexible patterns available.

Applications are welcome from experienced RMNs and Preceptorship RMNs keen to develop skills in crisis assessment, intervention, and home treatment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will have excellent clinical assessment and risk management skills and be able to work flexibly and dynamically in challenging and changing circumstances.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Assessment and Risk ManagementConduct initial assessments, triage referrals, and manage risk during acute mental health crises, escalating concerns where appropriate. Actively engage with safeguarding processes to prevent harm.
• Care Planning and DeliveryDevelop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans using psycho-social interventions, working collaboratively with service users, carers, and families within the CRHT model and CPA framework.
• Collaboration and CommunicationMaintain effective communication and joint working with internal teams, referrers, and external agencies (e.g., Primary Care, Social Services, Criminal Justice) to ensure cohesive care and support.
• Transition and Discharge PlanningMonitor service user progress, report to relevant care teams, and coordinate timely transfer or discharge to appropriate services (e.g., AMHT, CMHT, Primary Care).
• Professional Development and Service ImprovementMaintain high standards through supervision, mandatory training, and continuous professional development. Contribute to service improvements aligned with local and national changes.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Cowley Road

Oxford

OX4 1XE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Cowley Road

Oxford

OX4 1XE

Employer's website

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

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