Job Description

Are you interested in working in a team that delivers services to support GP practices with Mental Health assessments?



We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health Hub and be part of a developing Primary Care Mental Health hub to support GP practices with Mental Health assessment and support for patients in their communities.



We are looking for motivated Occupational Therapists who are looking to work in a great team alongside other occupational therapists, nurses 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 OT who wants to gain exposure in a new area or working outside of the NHS. Either way, we have a career path ready for you.



You will be based within the Buckinghamshire Primary Care Mental Health team, working across the county with a base at either our Aylesbury or High Wycombe site.

Experience in Mental Health Assessments:

Clinicians should have experience in completing mental health assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in community settings.

Passion for Partnership Approaches:

Candidates should be passionate about partnership approaches to care for adults living with serious mental illness.

Motivated for Training:

Individuals should be motivated to engage in training to deliver evidence-based interventions across various therapy modalities, signposting, and psychoeducation.

Innovative Mindset:

The roles require innovative individuals who can help achieve the vision for cross-sector integrated pathways.

Improving Access to Mental Health Support:

Clinicians should aim to remove existing barriers to deliver better access to dedicated mental health support in local, non-stigmatised community settings.



The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.



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 retailer



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.



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 in order to be considered for this role.