Community Mental Health Practitioner

1 week ago


Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist looking for your next role in the historic West Oxfordshire market town of Witney?

We are looking for Band 6 Nurse or Occupational Therapists to join our Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT) based in Witney.

We can also consider preceptorship for any Band 5 applicants.

This role within our North and West AMHT is an integral part of the Treatment function. We would consider full time ( hours a week) or part time - with minimum of 30 hours a week.

This role is open to all qualified RMNs /OTs who have extensive experience of working in adult mental health services and understand the challenges that this care group can bring.

Main duties of the job

Working within the treatment function of the AMHT you will co-ordinator the care for patients with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis. You will need to be able to work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support. You will have experience of providing community mental health care and able to assess and plan treatment with service users. You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including use of Safeguarding processes.

There are opportunities for team working and facilitating groups such as MBT/CBT based interventions. The MDT consists of medics, psychological therapists, social workers, OTs, RMNs and support workers, as well as embedded workers from the third sector to support with employment, housing and social needs. In addition we have embedded Peer Support Workers within the teams to promote the power of lived experience and ensure that the gap between patient and clinician is bridged.

The post holder will need to be able to travel around the county, to offer interventions to patients and carers. The area is quite rural with limited public transport, so access to transport is essential.

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 Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a supportive, dynamic and integrated team which although busy has many rewards. We care deeply about our patients and their families and carers. We believe in listening and responding as a team, piloting new models, supporting each other and developing and using new care approaches. We aim to improve patient care as well as provide increase staff satisfaction and sense of achievement.

The team is highly supportive and committed to delivering high quality patient care; where the caseload can be demanding, diverse and frequently complex.

Regular supervision will be provided and you will be encouraged to undertake any training relevant to your professional and personal development.

You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as central.

Our AMHT provide an assessment and treatment function and the staff working within the team work on a rota covering shifts from to (7 days/week).The successful candidate will be required to work mainly 9-5 Monday to Friday however there is an expectation that there is flexibility to cover the out of hours shifts when required.

The team are working using the FACT model of care. There are daily triage meetings with all members of the MDT (Doctors, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists).

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse ) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio

Occupational Experience

Essential

To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team To have relevant experience in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk assessment and management

Desirable

Experience of supervising/managing staff

Skills

Essential

To be IT literate To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills To be able to work collaboratively as part of a team

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