Job Summary
Are you a confident, registered clinician ready to support young people and families as part of the Early Intervention offer for mental health services? You will be registered in a relevant field such as nursing, occupational therapy or social work, with strong communication skills and an understanding of CAMHS. Experience in multi‑agency working is key.
This is an exciting time to join the Getting Help CAMHS Team, as we are undergoing CAMHS transformation work, combining Getting Help and MHST to form a comprehensive CAMHS early intervention service in Oxfordshire.
Responsibilities
* Carry out high‑quality, needs‑led mental health assessments and treatment interventions for children and young people within an early intervention framework.
* Work collaboratively with internal CAMHS teams and external agencies such as schools, healthcare providers, and local authorities to ensure joined‑up, effective support.
* Provide consultation, training, and supervision to colleagues and other professionals to support early identification and timely intervention in young people’s mental health.
* Contribute to service development and clinical governance through audits, evidence‑based resource creation, research activity, and quality assurance processes.
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 our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Person Specification
* Essential
o Mental health or equivalent professional health qualification – e.g. Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker
o Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding risk assessment
o Knowledge and understanding of mental health risk assessment
o Ability to organise own time and manage workload, and that of junior staff / learners, in relation to service needs and priorities
o Experience of working with children and young people who have mental health difficulties
* Desirable
o Clinically relevant knowledge acquired through post‑qualifying training
o Ability to work autonomously within the team
o Post‑qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental health difficulties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Contact
Clinical Team Manager
Rachel Matthews
Rachel.Matthews@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
07387099322
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