Senior Mental Health Practitioner

1 week ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Overview Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people and vulnerable adults? Buckinghamshire Children and Young Person's Mental Health team are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join OSCA (Outreach Service for Children and Adolescents). OSCA is a specialised element of the Buckinghamshire CAMHS service based on the iThrive model, providing assessment and interventions across DBT, Crisis & Intensive Home Treatment (IHTT) and Outreach. The role requires working flexibly across a 7‑day working week and across all three elements of the service. Responsibilities Provide expert clinical care to patients on the caseload, including skilled assessment, treatment, supervision and consultation within CAMHS. Act as Clinical Care Coordinator for an agreed caseload of crisis patients, undertaking Crisis and Risk Assessment (CPA) and managing crisis and risk procedures. Undertake relevant training and participate in the delivery of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) within the OSCA team as required. Develop and regularly review risk management plans, identifying opportunities for positive risk‑taking in partnership with the client, community team and carers. Provide expert advice, supervision, guidance and consultation to colleagues and other stakeholders. Exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, making critical judgments and decisions where precedents do not exist. Utilise advanced knowledge and specialised skills acquired through extensive training, supervision and practice. Make and receive referrals, and complete advanced history taking and physical examinations as required. Regularly undertake clinical supervision. Benefits & Conditions Band 7 remuneration. 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days with continuous service, plus bank holidays. Competitive NHS pension scheme and £1.5k contribution match. Lease car, cycle‑to‑work and NHS discount schemes. Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aider provision. Access to tailored learning and development across the Trust. Staff accommodation (waiting list applies) and networking groups hosted by the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team. Flexible working options and supportive induction process. Equal Opportunities employer – we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Commitment to safeguarding, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. The Trust is a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that upholds the values of Caring, Safe and Excellent. We look forward to receiving your application, which should reference the person specification and guidance notes attached to this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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