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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse

The closing date is 15 February 2026

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Job summary

Do you want a role where you can develop further?

Do you want a role helping transform the lives of children & young people?

With a focus on improving services for children & young people's mental health and wellbeing, we are looking for someone to join us as a full time Mental Health Nurse.

Swindon CAMHS is a multidisciplinary team; we provide evidenced based care to young people & their families in the community, working in partnership with other agencies.

You'll work with young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, sometimes alongside complex social situations & neurodevelopmental challenges.

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You will receive training in a range of evidence-based interventions, with further development opportunities tailored to individual learning needs. We offer professional support, including regular regional meetings & safeguarding supervision.

Staff wellbeing is central to our practice. We value getting to know you personally and understand what you want from a role. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including some home working where appropriate.

You will be supported by an experienced team - clinical & managerial supervision is complemented by profession-specific supervision. We invest significantly in training & preceptorships, provide a comprehensive induction, & pair you with peers as you settle in.

You will need to be able to travel to access different appointments within the community.

Main duties of the job

The role will include undertaking the assessment of the young person's mental health needs, collaborative formulation and providing the treatment plan drawing on a variety of interventions that may involve multi-agency networking where necessary.

The main duties of the job are:

  • Comprehensive assessment of children and young people presenting to the service.
  • Shared formulation and care planning
  • Multi agency working
  • Delivery and/or oversight of collaborative treatment plan using evidence-based interventions
  • Collaborative risk management
  • Support and supervision of colleagues
  • Being part of the on-call rota covering out of hours contact from professionals.

You will participate in a flexible working pattern within the multi-disciplinary team to provide cover for a core working day 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturday -Sunday and Bank Holidays. The role includes covering the on call rota outside of these hours on a rota basis. We have a robust system of support available for out of hours and on call working through Team Manager and Psychiatry On Call colleagues.

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

03 February 2026

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-OC7756631

Job locations

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


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

Relevant Qualification

Essential

  • Relevant professional mental health qualification - Mental Health Nurse
  • Current registration with relevant professional body - NMC

Experience/Skills

Essential

  • Experience as a Band 5, or equivalent, Mental Health professional
  • Experience in working with Children and young people with eating disorders, either as part of a dedicated eating disorder service, community CAMHS team or inpatient unit.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of mental health

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

  • Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
  • Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
  • Risk assessment and management skills, particularly in relation to Safeguarding children and young people
Person Specification

Relevant Qualification

Essential

  • Relevant professional mental health qualification - Mental Health Nurse
  • Current registration with relevant professional body - NMC

Experience/Skills

Essential

  • Experience as a Band 5, or equivalent, Mental Health professional
  • Experience in working with Children and young people with eating disorders, either as part of a dedicated eating disorder service, community CAMHS team or inpatient unit.
  • Demonstratable knowledge of mental health

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

  • Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic.
  • Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs.
  • Risk assessment and management skills, particularly in relation to Safeguarding children and young people

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

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Team Manager

Tori Mitchell

01865903422

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

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-OC7756631

Job locations

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN1 4JS


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