Job Description

Are you a CBT Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference to children and young people in Oxfordshire?



We are seeking a qualified part time CBT Therapist to join the expanding Mental Health Support Team (MHST) in Oxfordshire. MHSTs are designed to provide early intervention for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working closely with education settings. The teams support pupils directly, help schools implement a whole-school approach to mental wellbeing, and offer timely advice to school staff.



In this role, you will assess and treat young people using evidence-based interventions and contribute to wider service development alongside senior colleagues, operational leads and education partners. You will also offer support and consultation to families, carers, and professionals involved in each young person's care.



This is a blended role, combining face-to-face work with digital delivery. You will be based in one of three areas -- North Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, or Oxford City -- and we welcome your location preference at interview. Travel to education settings across your cluster will be required.



Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team and be part of a service transforming access to mental health support in schools and colleges.



Provide clinical supervision, support and leadership to Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), both in training and post-qualification, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions in schools.



Offer consultation and supervision to clinical colleagues within the MHST, supporting the use of CBT-informed approaches across the team.



Contribute to the ongoing development of the MHST by supporting case management processes, service governance and the design of structured training packages for junior staff.



Support schools with whole-school approaches to mental health through consultation, advice and collaboration with wider professionals, including education, social care and public health partners.



Ensure that clinical work is delivered in line with best practice standards, contributing to audit, service evaluation and the wider development of psychological care within the service.



We provide excellent opportunities for professional development to help you consolidate your therapy skills in a focused and supported way, monthly opportunities to meet psychological therapy colleagues from across the county for reflective practice groups and clinical updates.



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



We would really like to hear from you if you have skills in delivering therapy to this client group and can demonstrate:



A good working knowledge of effective treatments.



Sound clinical risk assessment and management.



Experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.



Supervising and consulting with therapists, trainees or other clinical staff as appropriate to the role.



If you have any queries or questions about the role, the team, or what we do, please get in contact with Lesley.Leadbeater@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, as we'd love to hear from you!