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Salary With a big National and local focus on improving services for children and young people’s Mental Health and well-being, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health Buckinghamshire CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people’s Mental Health.
We are excited to offer a band 6 role for either registered Mental Health nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist within our Specialist CAMHS Single Point of Access team. This permanent position will offer the candidate a new development role. You would have access to training and support.
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and committed individual to join us and work as part of our Single Point of Access Team to deliver improved access and outstanding services for children and young people. You would be joining a friendly nurturing team and who work in a fast-paced service. You will need to hold a professional qualification and be from a strong community Mental Health background, ideally with experience and knowledge of children’s services.
To develop and provide a high standard of care for all accessing CAMHS SPA.
To provide evidence based, first line telephone intervention(triage, signposting, risk assessment and advice giving .
To consider Mental Health risk assessment for all contacts made to SPA.
To assess the competing priorities and respond in an appropriate and timely way.
To demonstrate the flexibility to manage competing priorities.
To contribute to the triage of new requests for service, adhering to service criteria, alongside guidance from the Senior SPA Practitioner and SPA Operational lead .
To participate in clinical meetings, case conferences and professional meetings as required.
To compile written reports as required and to generate and maintain accurate treatment records.
To monitor and evaluate the service provision and support the provision of reports as required.
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
What we need from you!
A qualified professional with core clinical qualification with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within CAMHS
Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.
