Job Description

Are you keen to work with children and young people experiencing mental health challenges? Or do you want a change of clinical environment?



Within Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services in Buckinghamshire we are looking for motivated qualified mental health nurses who are looking to work in a great team alongside nurses, occupational therapists and social workers, all of whom are dedicated to improving services for young people. You may be a band 5 ready for the next step in their career, or an experienced band 6 nurse who wants to gain exposure in a new area. Either way, we have a career path ready for you.



You will join our Single Point of Access (SPA) team. This is a vital frontline service and the first point of contact for all new referrals and enquiries, including self-referrals and those from parents, carers, and professionals. You will play a key role in ensuring timely clinical triage and appropriate signposting to the right support at the right time.



Triage new referrals, adhering to service protocols and referring clients to the appropriate service or back to the referral agent as necessary



Deliver training to the wider children's workforce as required, ensuring that staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge



Provide consultative advice to parents, carers, and other professionals on appropriate steps to support children's mental health and emotional wellbeing



Support service delivery, ensuring it meets national guidance and local key performance indicators



Use communication skills to understand and address sensitive difficulties, develop tailored interventions, and work with external agencies to ensure the right intervention is offered



The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number or hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.



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



The role is based at the Sue Nicholls Centre in Aylesbury and following your induction period there is scope to work from home on a hybrid basis depending on the needs of the service. To aid with collaboration with external agencies you will get the work directly with MASH in their offices once per month.



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.