Job Description

Are you an in individual experienced in working in mental health, seeking a new challenge?



We are currently seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner / Duty Lead to join our service! This is varied role with a degree of autonomy, participating in direct evidenced based patient care. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients and getting involved in a varied role, with a range of responsibilities as well as liaising with a range of different people, internally and externally.



This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified RMN with experience working in community mental health in who is looking for the next step in their career!



The post holder will be required to work at the base Monday - Friday 9-5pm



The post holder will take a lead role in the day-to-day management of the AMHT Duty function, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely triage, assessment, planning and implementation of intervention specific to the needs of individual or groups of patients and their carers.

You will:

Act as a clinical expert taking a lead role in advancing the development of clinical practice, providing evidence based holistic patient care within a variety of settings, inclusive of the patient's residence and care settings within the community, from undertaking highly complex assessment of presenting condition through to diagnosis, treatment, and discharge, including the administration of medication within agreed clinical guidelines and protocols.



Ensure safe and effective transfer of patients between services e.g. admission and discharge from inpatient admissions both within the Trust and beyond.



Manage a small number of patients held under duty before onwards allocation to a care-coordinator/discharged/transferred from service.



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.