Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make an immediate impact?
Join our CAMHS Single Point of Access team as a full time Mental health Practitioner and be the first step in helping children, young people, and families get the right support at the right time.
"Be the voice that makes the first call count - join us in transforming how families get support from the very start."
With new funding from our commissioners, we're enhancing how we support families. Rather than sending signposting letters, we'll now call every family to offer personalised advice and connect them with the right help. Join our expanding BANES and Wiltshire CAMHS SPA Team in Melksham and make a real difference from the very first conversation. You will be joining an established and supportive multi-disciplinary team offering an extended period of induction which includes shadowing opportunities and the flexibility of hybrid working.
You will receive regular managerial, clinical, peer and safeguarding supervision and the opportunity to avail of the many training opportunities on offer through Oxford Health Foundation Trust.
With the national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people's life chances.
We are based in Melksham and work Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the SPA team who are responsible for all referrals and enquiries for children and young people (CYP) across Banes AND Wiltshire CAMHS teams. The SPA team is instrumental in gathering more information and co-ordinating the appropriate care at the right time by the right service/pathway.
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Supporting the Clinical Team Manager and SPA Practitioners to manage all requests for service, to ensure children, young people and families receive timely access to the right help they need according to their mental health and wellbeing needs.
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To undertake phone consultations to children, young people, families and other referrers.
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Work collaboratively with parents/families/carers to promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the child/young person.
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Assessing risk in collaboration with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, significant others, and other workers/professionals, alongside use of own professional judgment and team processes.
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Identifying and engaging with practitioners with specialist knowledge to support decision making.
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Confidently signpost to other appropriate resources within the community.
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
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-OC7479372
Job locations
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
SN12 7NZ
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Melksham Community Hospital
Spa Road
Melksham
SN12 7NZ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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