Job Description

Are you an experienced mental health professional seeking a new challenge in a growing service?



We are thrilled to share that exciting developments are happening in Oxfordshire's Mental Health Urgent Care pathway as we expand our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) Service we are spreading out across the county and developing our senior lead roles. We are seeking a Clinical Shift Coordinator to join our growing function on a full time basis.



The CRHTT service is a key part of the Urgent Care Pathway vision to provide a 24/7 crisis mental health service across the county . Clinicians employed into the team are already part of an exciting and developing service that aims to support services users and their trusted persons with least restrictive care by providing a variety of highly intensive brief Bio- Psychosocial intervention interventions in the community.



The Clinical Shift Coordinators will ensure direct supervision and management of shift-based clinicians, guaranteeing high-quality, responsive, and patient-centred crisis care and treatment in a community setting.



You will work alongside the clinical leadership team to support the wider team to achieve key performance targets to achieve full fidelity to the Crisis Model and Accreditation.



Our work is interesting and varied with opportunities to develop therapeutic skills in psychosocial interventions and qualifications in community care/research and management and leadership within a healthcare setting



Lead and coordinate the activities of the crisis team during clinical shifts, ensuring effective patient care and adherence to clinical governance.



Actively participate in the triage of new referrals, risk assessments, and the formulation of care plans.



Oversee the clinical and administrative handover processes at the beginning and end of each shift, ensuring continuity of care.



Ensure the effective and efficient deployment of staff and resources based on the anticipated caseload and geographic considerations.



Provide clinical supervision, support, and guidance to junior staff and peers, promoting best practices in mental health crisis intervention.



Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver intensive short-term treatment interventions in line with the Crisis model.



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 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.