Senior Mental Health Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford Health Nhs Trust Full time

Job summary In this role, you will have the opportunity to join the Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) Service within Oxfordshire's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The function of the Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) pathway is to ensure that presentation of the emotional and mental health needs of children and young people with suspected or identified neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD are appropriately met, with the aim of increasing ability to manage these long term conditions, and reducing the likelihood of long-term mental health problems.
The service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team who can deliver a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
We have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward thinking, dynamic and research led.
As a service we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities.
With the support of NHS England the NDC service are currently developing a new diagnostic ASD Adolescent assessment tool.
The project will continue for another year to complete phase 2, which will include data analysis of the tool and working towards publication.
Main duties of the job In this role, you'll manage and lead on delivering the care for an agreed case load of patients, support with providing interventions based on core professional skills, and join the multi-disciplinary assessment clinic model of the NDC.
You'll also be providing duty cover for the team as a point of contact for urgent issues for the young people and their families, and offer follow up to the young people who require ongoing treatment and support.
About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.As a Trust we provide 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"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.
These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Job description Job responsibilities To support the Clinical Lead with the co-ordination and delivery of the assessment and treatment service for children and young people, involving family members and others involved in the young person's care and take an active role in formulation.
To undertake and manage a specific caseload of young people, completing all required documentation including risk assessment and care plans.
Be responsible for implementing and co-ordinating a range of interventions for Children, young people and families.
Managing and prioritising clinical time and case load effectively.
Compile written reports as required, and to generate and maintain accurate treatment records on paper and electronically in each patients file which are stored securely.
To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team within CAMHS Neuropsychiatry, CAMHS NDC Team and the wider CAMHS service.
To participate in regular supervision/case management and the locally agreed appraisal process.
-Commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing professional and career development.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or RN.
Occupational Therapist with HCPC Registration or Social Worker with HCPC registration Desirable Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma.
CAMHS experience desirable.
Mental Health Qualification desirable Personal Qualities Essential Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Willingness to be flexible To be competent Desirable Skills in spreadsheets and other office applications Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people who have mental illness and their families and carers.
Desirable To have experience of supervising student placements.
Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others


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