Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse - Abingdon

You will take part in the Getting More Help CAMHS Duty system, responding to, offering support and signposting to concerned young people, families and professionals when there has been a change in presentation or risk, whilst open to the service or on the waiting list. Participate in clinical meetings, case conferences, reviews, strategy meetings, CETRs and other professional meetings as appropriate. To participate in meetings and mitigation calls relevant to service provision.

You will deliver generic mental health assessments and risk assessments of children and young people open to the Getting More Help team. Depending on the needs of the young person, this could be on an urgent or routine basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to work in our 'Getting More Help' Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team (CAMHS) and make a real difference to the lives of young people that are referred.

You will be working as part of a multi disciplinary team, consisting of Nurses, Social workers, Occupational therapists, Family therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists, with plenty of opportunity for sharing skills and knowledge. You'll be able to access supervision and training to support you in this role. we offer individual and peer supervision, along with regular reflective space.

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.

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