About this role
Job summary
This role within CAMHS aims to develop the role of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) in the Mental Health Support Team (MHST). It represents an opportunity for clinicians who have knowledge and experience in using evidence-based low intensity interventions to develop their careers, and support the development of this new, exciting service for young people and their families.
Candidates must have either completed Post Graduate Diploma for Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWP) or have commitment to undertake and complete Post Graduate Diploma for Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWP) while in post.
This is a fixed term 1 years contact, permanent role at end of 1 years subject to completion of training.
Main duties of the job
You will supervise, develop, and support Education Mental Health Practitioners to provide guided self-help, low intensity, brief, evidence-based CBT and to deliver groups and training. You will work closely with senior colleagues to screen and triage all referrals. The role will also involve highlighting areas of need within the new teams and helping to develop the service and create quality improvement plans supported by, and in conjunction with, senior colleagues. You will also hold a small caseload in agreement with their supervisor.
About us
You will have an opportunity to work with supportive teams and committed colleagues.
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:
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
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
Desirable
Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Qualifications Essential
Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments (IAPT pathways) OR CBT training with extensive experience in primary care
Desirable
Post graduate certificate in evidence based psychological treatments (IAPT pathways) OR CBT training with extensive experience in primary care Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy. Psychology degree Received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
Experience Essential
Evidence of working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an adult IAPT setting, or of working using low intensity CBT in CAMHS Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem
Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Ability to manage own caseload and time Evidence of working in the local community
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 Amersham Health Centre
Amersham
HP6 5AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)