Are you interested in working in a team that delivers services to young people facing mental health challenges?
If you are not already working in a CAMHS setting we can immerse you in mental health services and train and develop you within our experienced team. There has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and this post is based in our Getting More Help (GMH) team where you will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Within Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services in Buckinghamshire we are looking for motivated qualified nurses who are looking to work in a great team alongside nurses, occupational therapists 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 nurse who wants to gain exposure in a new area. Either way, we have a career path ready for you.
Whilst this is a full time role, we will also consider part time or other work patterns for this post so please do get in touch if you have any questions.
This role is also eligible for an incentive scheme of £3,500 paid at intervals over an 18-month period. All payments are pro-rata, non-pensionable and subject to a clawback clause. Please note that only employees external to Oxford Health NHS are eligible for this scheme.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised care plans, and regularly review and adjust these plans to meet the evolving needs of young people and their families.
- Provide educational resources and practical support using evidence-based interventions, fostering a collaborative and recovery-focused environment.
- Identify potential risks, develop and implement risk management plans, and encourage positive risk-taking to promote growth and resilience.
- Offer clinical guidance, support, and supervision to team members, promoting best practices and continuous professional development.
- Participate in activities to improve service effectiveness, contribute to service outcome evaluations, and collaborate with team members to implement improvements
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 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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Megan Wale Job title: Service Manager Email address: megan.wale@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01865 901325
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
