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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Mental Health Liaison Clinician for Autism

The closing date is 07 September 2025

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Job summary

TheBuckinghamshire Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service is seeking an enthusiastic autism-aware clinician in Bucks Autism Reasonable Adjustments (BARA) based at the Whiteleaf centre in Aylesbury. We are keen to attract applications from social workers or occupational therapists in particular, to complement the existing skill mix. There is one full time post available, with one additional full time colleague in post. We would be happy to consider applicants who wish to work part time and can consider flexible working requests.

You will have a passion and commitment to improving the care and experiences of autistic adults in mental health community and inpatient services and a knowledge of the reasonable adjustments needed. You will have experience of working with autistic adults in a professional clinical role. You will have a good understanding of the needs of this client group and ways in which generic mental health clinicians can be supported to improve the care they provide.

The role will involve close working with community and inpatient mental health clinicians and teams, using consultancy and training, to share skills and knowledge. You will also work directly with some autistic service-users, when this is indicated and when resource allows. You will have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and of theories and techniques that can improve outcomes for autistic people using mental health services.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide person-centred reasonable adjustments to enable autistic individuals to access mental health community and inpatient pathways
  • Work collaboratively with professionals within Oxford Health Adult Mental Health Services and Buckinghamshire Council to support autistic adults
  • Deliver specific interventions as part of the service user's overall care plan, including emotional regulation, sensory needs plans, and joint assessments
  • Participate in care planning meetings, multi-agency meetings, and other relevant discussions toensure the needs of autistic individuals are met
  • Offer training and support to Oxford Health services and key stakeholders to enhance their understanding of autism and the necessary reasonable adjustments

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM7420459

Job locations

Whiteleaf Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of contemporary autism policy and reasonable adjustments required by people with autism
  • Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to autistic people
  • Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk
  • Demonstrates reflective practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant core professional qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body (NMC, Social Work England, or HCPC registered)
  • Previous post-registration experience relevant to the post

Desirable

  • Teaching/mentorship post-registration qualification
  • Degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to support autistic people on an individual and group basis
  • Experience of working in community and inpatient settings
  • Working with individuals who challenge

Desirable

  • Experience of project development
  • Experience of supervising or managing others

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload of self and others to meet defined deadlines
  • Compassion and sensitivity in the face of difficult situations
  • Good communication skills - nonverbal, verbal and written
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of contemporary autism policy and reasonable adjustments required by people with autism
  • Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to autistic people
  • Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk
  • Demonstrates reflective practice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant core professional qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body (NMC, Social Work England, or HCPC registered)
  • Previous post-registration experience relevant to the post

Desirable

  • Teaching/mentorship post-registration qualification
  • Degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to support autistic people on an individual and group basis
  • Experience of working in community and inpatient settings
  • Working with individuals who challenge

Desirable

  • Experience of project development
  • Experience of supervising or managing others

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload of self and others to meet defined deadlines
  • Compassion and sensitivity in the face of difficult situations
  • Good communication skills - nonverbal, verbal and written

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

Whiteleaf Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Whiteleaf Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Rebecca Mitchell,

rebecca.mitchell@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865901532

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM7420459

Job locations

Whiteleaf Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


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