Job Description

Do you have a core qualification in Mental health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, and have a passion for Mental Health?



Would you like join an experienced and highly motivated CAMHS Crisis and Home treatment team?



We are seeking Lead Clinician to join our fast paced and dynamic CAMHS Crisis and Home treatment team; We'd really like to find an enthusiastic, caring individual with significant post qualified experience working with Children & Adolescents in community a mental health setting.



CAMHS Crisis and Home treatment team work closely with other Child and Adolescent mental health services within Oxfordshire and is under the urgent care pathway provision all are provided by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.



Working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team you will be delivering high quality care and inputting into clinical pathway developments, as well as contributing to the assessment and treatment of young people who have presented to the CAMHS Crisis and Home treatment team.



There will also be opportunity to receive further training and frequent high-quality supervision.



This post covers all the Oxfordshire area and applicants must have the ability to travel independently.



Work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering and evaluating intensive community treatment for children and young people in Oxfordshire, experiencing a mental health crisis.



The role will involve leading the team, in agreed areas of service development and will require proactive thinking and initiative.



This will involve holding your own caseload of patients to support the delivery of evidenced based interventions for wide range of presenting difficulties.



Clinicians will receive internal and external training and frequent high-quality supervision.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.



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"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



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

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.