Oxford Health NHS Trust

City AMHT Community Mental Health Nurse - Oak Team

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

Are you a qualified Psychiatric Nurse passionate about mental health?

Do you wish to work for a team that is going through an exciting time in terms of changes to the way we work in line with the Community Mental Health Framework?

Oak team, within the City and NE Oxon AMHT have an opportunity for you to become part of the well-established service covering a diverse population within Oxford.

The City AMHT consists of 3 teams covering aligned GP practices across the city. It consists of a multi-disciplinary team of a range of different clinical staff members. We also work closely with embedded third sector services in each locality.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and other allied health professionals and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 - although there may be opportunities to vary this a bit.

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

Main duties of the job

The role will involve being the allocated key worker (formerly known as Care Coordinator) for a caseload of patients with severe and enduring mental illness. In these instances, you will be playing an integral role as part of a multi-disciplinary team in that person's recovery, which would include the assessment, collaborative care planning and review of the person's needs.

You will also be expected to undertake bio-psycho-social assessments for patients referred to the team, and this may include offering brief evidence based interventions for up to eight weeks, ensuring to work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies.You will also be expected to complete duty, which includes triaging new referrals (we receive referrals from the Keystone Hubs, GPs, EDPS etc) and identifying if the patient requires an assessment within the AMHT or signposting to other services.

You will be expected to be able to complete risks assessments and appropriately escalate any concerns about risk or safeguarding.

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

Date posted

11 March 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-OA7834345

Job locations

Warneford Hospital

Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Professional Registration

Desirable

Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

Occupational Experience

Essential

To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
Understand and have experience of Risk Management
Experience of supervising other staff
Understand and have experience of Risk Management

Desirable

Good knowledge of community services
Awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health
Experience of supervising student placements.
Experience of audit

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

To be IT literate
To have excellent English written communication skills

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Professional Registration

Desirable

Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

Occupational Experience

Essential

To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
Understand and have experience of Risk Management
Experience of supervising other staff
Understand and have experience of Risk Management

Desirable

Good knowledge of community services
Awareness of National and local issues concerning mental health
Experience of supervising student placements.
Experience of audit

Skills required - IT / Admin

Essential

To be IT literate
To have excellent English written communication skills

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

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

Warneford Hospital

Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Warneford Hospital

Headington

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

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