About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Nurse looking for a new challenge in children's mental health?
Join the Oxon CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) team--the first contact for young people, families and professionals. We offer consultation, advice, and help guide referrals to the right support.
We're looking for team players with mental health experience who thrive under pressure and enjoy problem solving.
This is a great step into a senior role, with strong induction, supervision, flexible working, and a supportive team culture focused on wellbeing and work-life balance.
We'll provide you with a comprehensive induction programme, including shadowing opportunities to fully support the post holder in the role. The team supports and delivers regular managerial, clinical, and safeguarding supervision to build confidence, competence and commitment to developing self and the role, so there's plenty of opportunities to share learning and expertise.
We offer flexibility in terms of hours and work base. We recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance and would be open to hybrid working.
We pride ourselves on embedding team cohesion, support and appreciation opportunities over the working week, to support us all in the hard work we deliver. There is excellent work/life balance and ensure we look after staff's wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
To promote the mental and emotional health of children, young people, and families in the community. Understanding their needs, identifying risk and support the family in accessing appropriate services. To prevent more serious mental health problems in children and young people by early identification of the development of mental health problems. To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing care with families, children and young people. To have excellent communication skills and to be able to promote integrated healthcare working internally and externally.
What we are looking for:
Experience of working with children and young people in a variety of settings Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team and with multi-agency professionals The ability to relate and provide accessible services to a diverse community The ability to adapt to the fast-paced nature of SPA work, with good IT and computer recording skills to navigate between the various IT systems within CAMHS and the local authority. Knowledge and skills in risk assessment, management and safeguarding Be able to deliver a range of evidence-based interventions
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.
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Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Mental Health or equivalent professional health qualification- e.g. Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker
Desirable
Clinically relevant knowledge acquired through post qualifying
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children and young people who have mental health difficulties
Desirable
Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental health difficulties
Skills/Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding risk assessment Knowledge and understanding of mental health risk assessment To have ability to organise own time and manage work load, and that of junior staff / learners, in relation to service needs and priorities
Desirable
To work autonomously within the team
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 Raglan House
Oxford
OX4 3LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)