Job overview

Are you a confident, registered clinician ready to support young people and families at the first point of contact with mental health services?The Oxfordshire CAMHS SPA team provides consultation, advice and support for children, young people and professionals. We promote self-help where appropriate and ensure referrals are directed to the right CAMHS pathway. The role involves joint decision-making, close work with schools, GPs and social care, and a calm, coordinated team approach.You’ll be registered in a relevant field such as

nursing, occupational therapy or social work,

with strong communication skills and an understanding of CAMHS. Experience in multi-agency working is key.Based at Raglan House in Cowley, the team works weekdays only, with flexible working options and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.We welcome applications from Band 5 clinicians looking for a supported development route into a Band 6 role.Join us to help make access to mental health care clearer, quicker and more effective for young people across Oxfordshire.Main duties of the job

Carry out high-quality, needs-led mental health triage and assessments for children and young people via the CAMHS SPA, including telephone interventions, risk assessments, and care planning.Work collaboratively with internal CAMHS teams and external agencies such as schools, healthcare providers, and local authorities to ensure joined-up, effective support.Provide consultation, training, and supervision to colleagues and other professionals to support early identification and timely intervention in young people’s mental health.Contribute to service development and clinical governance through audits, evidence-based resource creation, research activity, and quality assurance processes.Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.Working for our organisation

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 possibleOur 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 progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion teamDetailed job description and main 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

Qualification

Essential criteria

Mental Health or equivalent professional health qualification- e.g. Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social WorkerDesirable criteria

Clinically relevant knowledge acquired through post qualifying trainingSkills

Essential criteria

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding risk assessmentKnowledge and understanding of mental health risk assessmentTo have ability to organise own time and manage work load, and that of junior staff / learners, in relation to service needs and prioritiesDesirable criteria

To work autonomously within the teamExperience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with children and young people who have mental health difficulties.Desirable criteria

Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental health difficultiesDocuments to Download

JD and PS (PDF, 482.7KB)SPA Organisational Chart (PDF, 384.6KB)Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Anna HurstTitle: Clinical Team ManagerEmail: Anna.Hurst@oxfordhealth.nhs.ukTelephone: 01865 902515

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