About this role
Job summary
Are you proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who need mental health support as part of a developing service?
Do you want to work in a primary care setting and help improve access to support for people with mental health issues?
As part of our services across Oxfordshire, we have implemented Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs to support GP practices with Mental Health assessment and support for patients in their communities.
We have this exciting post within the Keystone Wallingford / Henley and Thame MH & Wellbeing Hub (KMHT).
We are looking for a MH integrated hub clinician who is experienced in delivering evidence-based interventions in a community setting, with a passion for partnership approaches to care for adults living with serious mental illness.
This role needs someone who is innovative and who wants to help achieve our vision for cross-sector integrated pathways, removing existing barriers, to deliver better access to dedicated mental health support in local, non-stigmatised community settings.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Clinical Lead in the development and implementation of the service and your role within it. Supervision and leadership for appropriate staff identified Screen, triage, assess and coordinate referrals Provide brief support and time limited evidence-based interventions, Support patients ready to transition to primary care and develop care plans and prepare people for step down. Collaborate with community resources and assets that are available for those with SMI within the specific PCN geography. To support collaborative working between the full range of physical health and mental health services
About us
Oxford 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
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"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Post graduate education specifically relating to client group
Experience Essential
Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
Desirable
Experience of working in primary and secondary mental health services.
Knowledge Essential
Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application. Specialist knowledge of psychosocial interventions and their appropriate use Understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
Desirable
Specialist knowledge relating to MH needs of young adults age 18-25 and to the needs of those diagnosed with, or with presenting traits of, personality disorder
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Keystone Abingdon MH & Wellbeing Hub
Bury Street
Abingdon
OX14 3QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)