Adult Gateway Mental Health Practitioner

OverviewDo you want to work in a fast paced clinical environment supporting those with urgent mental health challenges? We're recruiting a Mental Health Practitioner specialising in Adult mental health to join the Gateway Team in Aylesbury We are looking for autonomous, driven, and confident practitioner(s). You will have the opportunity for continuing professional development (CPD), with scope to influence service innovation and development. You will also provide high‑quality comprehensive telephone assessments for those identified as needing mental health support within a secondary mental health setting. This is an exciting chance to develop your career and skills set in a highly innovative and transformative service.ResponsibilitiesServe as the main point of contact within the Gateway, making clinical decisions regarding referrals and providing advice and support to professionals, service users, and familiesPerform comprehensive triage functions in line with the Trusted Assessor Model, including risk assessment and evaluation of new referralsProvide specialist advice to referrers and liaise with service users to establish their current presentation, offer advice, and formulate management and safety plans while they await specialist assessmentSupport the delivery of high‑quality link worker provision into primary care, secondary mental health services, social care partners, community‑based resources, and the voluntary sector, including providing consultation and training to staff in various agenciesAssist the Gateway/Team Operational Lead in delivering the service, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators, and support the learning and development of new team membersQualifications & RequirementsApplicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.About Oxford Health NHS Foundation TrustOxford 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.Vision & ValuesOur 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”.BenefitsExcellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamContactFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samuel LimaJob title: Acting Gateway ManagerEmail address: samuel.lima@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukTelephone number: 01865 901066AdditionalAt Oxford Health we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and welcome a one-to-one discussion if you are considering this role for your career development, please don’t hesitate to contact me. #J-18808-Ljbffr