Clinical Lead Ward Liaison

Job SummaryAre you looking for a change of pace in your career? Or looking to step up into a senior clinical role?We're recruiting for a Clinical Lead Ward Liaison to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment based in Aylesbury.The Clinical Lead Ward Liaison role sits within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHTT) team but will be based for much of the time in the acute inpatient wards. The post holder will track inpatients through their admission, ensuring that when the purpose of the admission has been met, typically assessment, risk management and planned treatment/interventions, that the patient can be discharged back to the address from where they were admitted with home treatment support as necessary as soon as is safely possible.ResponsibilitiesTo undertake autonomous assessments and risk assessments and support a positive risk‑taking approach to the ongoing care pathway for patients whose needs no longer need to be managed in an inpatient setting.To support the effective use and management of the inpatient resource, ensuring that capacity is maintained in the local inpatient wards to enable those patients with highest need to be supported close to home.To become a member of the leadership teams in the adult acute wards, building relationships based on trust, openness and transparency.To support the development of home treatment care plans that meet the immediate needs of patients and their carers/significant others at the point of early discharge from the inpatient wards using the entire resource that the CRHTT has on offer.To act as a clinical expert taking a lead role in developing meaningful and achievable safe early discharge plans for patients whose risk profile and clinical presentation indicate that care and treatment no longer needs to be provided in an inpatient environment.To take an active leadership role in enabling the team to meet all relevant key performance indicators, particularly those associated with being a CRHTT that meets Home Treatment Accreditation Standards and the requirements of being a CRHTT model that meets CORE fidelity.About Oxford Health NHS TrustOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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".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 apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamQualificationsRelevant QualificationExperienceExperience in community Mental Health provision.Desirable AttributesExperience in Acute Inpatient SettingKnowledge of Bio-Psychosocial InterventionsKnowledge RequirementsContinued Professional DevelopmentUnderstanding of Home Treatment (HTAS or CORE fidelity)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Job DetailsDate posted: 05 December 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per AnnumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 267-BM7639138Job LocationThe Whiteleaf CentreBierton RoadAylesburyHP20 1EGEmployerOxford Health NHS Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr