Senior Mental Health Practitioner Getting Help

5 days ago


Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS in BaNES and make a positive difference to children and young people’s life chances.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers interested to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service based in Salisbury. You will work in, Getting Help teams to deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

The Getting Help service offers short term, goal
- based interventions for young people who need more support than that available from first line services, such as school nurses or school counsellors.

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner you will be responsible for initial assessment, delivery and evaluation of care and provide psycho-educational advice and practical support to young people and their families by drawing on evidence
- based interventions and using a collaborative, recovery focused approach. Risk assessment and management including the need for positive risk taking is an important part of the role. You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other team members and participate in the team service development and evaluation.

You will have the opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to our exciting service modernisation and redesign that is based on the i-Thrive model, ensuring children and young people get the right support, at the right time, in the right place, from individuals with the right skills. Liaison, advice and consultation with wider CAMHS, colleagues in Children Services and a range of external agencies such as Children’s Social Care, Education, Youth Offending Services and Police is central to the role.

This is a varied and rewarding role within a highly supportive team. Clinical Supervision and CPD are priorities for the service. We are an inclusive and forward thinking team with a strong focus on training, CPD, supervision and staff wellbeing.

Benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Staff accommodation
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme

You will be required to participate in a flexible working pattern within the multi-disciplinary team to provide cover for a core day 8am-8pm Monday-Friday and 10am-6pm Saturday -Sunday and Bank Holidays. The flexible working patterns allows team members to work hours flexibly and for days off during the week.

**Please note**:

- New starters have a 6 month probationary period. This, together with the induction process aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale.
- Employees are expected to undertake mandatory and statutory training related to their role.
- Oxford Health is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS in BaNES and make a positive difference to children and young people’s life chances. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking to develop your leadership skills and offer an excellent service to children and young people? We're looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service team on a full‑time basis. With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Look no further if you are seeking a role that offers variety, a range of experiences, opportunity for growth and development; all whilst surrounded by a supportive energised team! Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers interested to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people’s life chances. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Join Our Team as a Consultant Mental Health Practitioner! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents facing complex mental health challenges? We’re seeking a dedicated Consultant Mental Health Practitioner to join our Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (FCAMHS) team. This is a fixed term...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people's life chances. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    **Look no further if you are seeking a role that offers variety, a range of experiences, opportunity for growth and development; all whilst surrounded by a supportive energised team!** Applications are invited from suitably qualified Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers interested to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health Full time

    Job overview Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to develop your leadership skills and offer an excellent service to children and young people? We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service team on a full-time basis. With a big national focus on improving services for children and young...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to develop your leadership skills and offer an excellent service to children and young people?We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service team on a full-time basis. With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental...


  • Keynsham, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people’s life chances. If you're a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapists or Social Worker, we're looking for you to join...