Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Oxford

In this role, you will have the opportunity to join the Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) Service within Oxfordshire's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

The function of the Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) pathway is to ensure that presentation of the emotional and mental health needs of children and young people with suspected or identified neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD are appropriately met, with the aim of increasing ability to manage these long term conditions, and reducing the likelihood of long-term mental health problems. The service is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team who can deliver a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

We have a reputation for being creative, innovative, forward thinking, dynamic and research led. As a service we work closely with Oxford University to lead on research opportunities. With the support of NHS England the NDC service are currently developing a new diagnostic ASD Adolescent assessment tool. The project will continue for another year to complete phase 2, which will include data analysis of the tool and working towards publication.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll manage and lead on delivering the care for an agreed case load of patients, support with providing interventions based on core professional skills, and join the multi-disciplinary assessment clinic model of the NDC.

You'll also be providing duty cover for the team as a point of contact for urgent issues for the young people and their families, and offer follow up to the young people who require ongoing treatment and support.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.

As a Trust we provide 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders