Job Summary
The Community Therapy Service team in Wallingford is looking for an enthusiastic clinician with an interest in Mental Health to join the team as a Senior Band 6 in a part‑time capacity of 30 hours per week.
We are looking for a senior clinician with a mental health background, who is enthusiastic to develop their clinical practice within innovative and supportive multidisciplinary teams, treating patients in their own homes.
Core Responsibilities
* Provide high quality mental health rehabilitation to patients referred to or within the Community Therapy Service (CTS).
* Use expertise to help support other CTS practitioners achieve rehabilitation goals.
* Support the community response physical health pathway.
* Work closely with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to minimise duplication, maximise efficiency and facilitate a seamless pathway between services.
* Establish and deliver a care plan for the patient and understand the roles and responsibilities of the clinicians.
* Supervise and train students, junior colleagues and provide teaching of multidisciplinary staff.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Nursing/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent.
* Current NMC/HCPC registration.
* Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience.
* Previous mental health experience as a Band 5 or equivalent.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Good knowledge of rehabilitation and community services.
* Experience of supervising student placements.
* Experience of CPD programmes such as CBT training and Masters modules (e.g., frailty management).
Benefits
* 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 the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.
Contract and Salary
Band 6 – £38,682 to £46,580 per annum (Pro‑rata). Fixed term, 12 months, part‑time.
Work Location
Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DU.
Application Process
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information. Apply via NHS Careers. Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK registration required.
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