Community Mental Health Practitioner

o Working within the AMHT you will co-ordinate the care for patients with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis.o You will work autonomously, with a caseload of patients with whom you will engage and offer the recommended treatment and support.o You will have experience of providing community mental health care and able to assess and plan treatment with service users.o You will also be able to assess and manage risk, including use of Safeguarding processes. There are opportunities for team working and facilitating groups such as MBT/CBT based interventions. Our AMHT provide an assessment and treatment function and the staff working within the team work on a rota covering shifts from 09.00 to 21.00 (7 days/week). The successful candidate will be required to work mainly 9-5 Monday to Friday however there is an expectation that there isflexibility to cover the out of hours shifts when required., 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.

• Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse )
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Occupational Experience,
• To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• To have relevant experience in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk assessment and management, To be IT literate
• To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• To be able to work collaboratively as part of a team
  
  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