Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
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Are you an experienced Occupational or physiotherapist mental health clinician looking for an opportunity to influence integrated community care and support people to live well at home?
We are excited to be recruiting Senior Mental Health Practitioners to join our Community Therapy Services across the South, Northeast and City localities of Oxfordshire.
We are looking for a senior clinician with a mental health background, who is enthusiastic to develop their mental health and physical health clinical practice within innovative and supportive multidisciplinary teams, treating patients in their own homes.
The Community Therapy Service aims to provide high-quality integrated therapy services working as a key member of the community MDT. We work closely with other multidisciplinary team members, social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have excellent CPD opportunities available including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management.
Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist mental health assessment, rehabilitation and intervention within community settings.
- Support patients to achieve their recovery and rehabilitation goals, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Undertake physical care assessment and treatment within scope of own professional practice.
- Provide specialist mental health advice, guidance and support to Community Therapy Service colleagues.
- Work collaboratively with Community Mental Health Teams, primary care, social care services, and partner agencies.
- Support effective risk management, clinical decision-making, and care planning.
- Contribute to service improvement and the ongoing development of integrated community care pathways.
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About Us
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”.
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Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
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 apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
How to Apply
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sian Pateman
- Job title: Operations manager
- Email address: Sian.pateman@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07793317760
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
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