Job Description

Are you a qualified Psychiatric Nurse or Occupational Therapist passionate about mental health?



Do you wish to work for a team that is going through an exciting time in terms of changes to the way we work in line with the Community Mental Health Framework?



The Wallingford, Henley and Thame AMHT have a rare opportunity for you to become part of the well-established function, that is part of the broader South Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT)?



The South AMHT consists of four bases in Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage and consists of a multi-disciplinary team of a range of different clinical staff members. We also work closely with embedded third sector services in each locality.



You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.



The role is 37.5 hours per week, the role will require some weekends working (one weekend in six) and we have the opportunity for staff to work late and early shifts across the week. We welcome flexible working so please call us to discuss how we may be able to accommodate other working patterns. You will not be required to work night shifts.



The role will require travel so it is essential that the candidate has a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.



The role will involve being the allocated key worker (formerly known as Care Coordinator) for a caseload of patients with severe and enduring mental illness. In these instances, you will be playing an integral role as part of an multi-disciplinary team in that person's recovery, which would include the assessment, collaborative care planning and review of the person's needs.

The responsibilities include:

Working as an autonomous practitioner an active participant of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking specialist nursing assessments in collaboration with the service user and their families/carers and presenting back to the wider MDT.



Working in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies.



Deliver evidence-based interventions following NICE guidelines to promote recovery and relapse prevention in a variety of settings.



Regularly review care and outcomes, supporting service users to complete clinical outcome measures and monitoring progress and adapting treatment options as required.



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.