Do you wish to work for a team that is going through an exciting time in terms of changes to the way we work in line with the Community Mental Health Framework?
Oak team, within the City and NE Oxon AMHT, offers an opportunity to become part of the well-established service covering a diverse population within Oxford.
The City AMHT consists of 3 teams covering aligned GP practices across the city. It is a multi‑disciplinary team of various clinical staff members and works closely with embedded third sector services in each locality.
You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for nursing and other allied health professionals. Regular supervision is provided and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.
The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00, with some flexibility for variation.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
You will serve as the allocated key worker (formerly known as Care Coordinator) for a caseload of patients with severe and enduring mental illness, playing an integral role as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in that person’s recovery. Duties include assessment, collaborative care planning and review of the patient’s needs.
Responsibilities also include undertaking bio‑psycho‑social assessments for patients referred to the team and offering brief evidence‑based interventions for up to eight weeks. Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to develop a treatment plan that promotes safety, well‑being and independence and inclusion in the community. This may involve close collaboration with partner agencies.
You will triage new referrals (receiving referrals from Keystone Hubs, GPs, EDPS etc.), identify whether the patient requires an assessment within AMHT or signpost to other services, and complete duty work accordingly.
You will complete risk assessments and appropriately raise any concerns about risk or safeguarding.
About us
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. Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and patients’ homes to keep care as close to home as possible.
Benefits
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Lease‑car scheme
* Cycling‑to‑work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job responsibilities
See above for the core responsibilities associated with the role.
Person Specification
Education and training
* Professional qualification (degree or equivalent)
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio
* Professional registration
* Post‑graduate education specifically relating to the client group (e.g., post‑basic qualification in community care, research awareness, management)
Occupational experience
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
* Extensive experience in community and mental health settings
* Strong knowledge and interest in community care and specific clinical expertise in mental health
* Experience and understanding of risk management
* Experience supervising staff and student placements
* Strong knowledge of community services
* Aware of national and local mental health issues
* Experience of audit
IT / Administrative skills
* IT literacy
* Excellent English written communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required to identify any prior convictions.
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