Oxford Health NHS Trust

Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

Oxford Health NHS Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Psychologist
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year

Posted 2 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2412580


Job summary

The Thames Valley wide program for children and young people with complex needs is centred around the implementation of practice framework known as the framework for integrated care. It is designed to improve outcomes for a cohort of vulnerable children and young people with complex needs who experience some of the highest levels of health inequalities in society.

The framework focuses on trauma informed practice, agency working and achievement of consensus across professionals and Family by clinical formulation and support for professionals and others who are directly involved with young people.

Clinicians working within the new development will be involved in direct clinical work, interprofessional liaison and training. The scope of work and understanding of intervention will broader than that encountered within most existing CAMHS provisions.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a clear understanding of the flexibility and adaptability required from a service working with this group of children and young people. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal liaison skills and strong background experience in working with young people with mental health and neurodevelopmental needs in a range of different environments and settings.

The successful applicant will be expected to support in every aspect of the service to ensure high-quality service delivery to children, families and professionals. This will include contributing to, and writing up, multi agency consultation and specialist assessments, supporting the clinical lead in service development and ongoing research, and will lead in the collection of outcome data for research and service evaluation.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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:

o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-BM8305571

Job locations

Sue Nicholls Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP201EG

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

  • Provide expert care to patients on their caseload. Providing skilled assessments, treatment, supervision and consultation within CAMHS.
  • Provide expertise and specialist advice, supervision, guidance and consultation to other professionals delivering complex interventions and to contribute directly to young peoples assessments and treatment.
  • Exercise a higher degree of personal professional autonomy.
  • Make decisions where precedents do not exist, where appropriate without resource to others, and to advise and support colleagues where standard protocols do not apply.
  • Draw on advice, knowledge and exercise professional skills of the highest order, some of which are likely to be highly specialist, acquired only after lengthy training, supervision and practice.
  • Make and receive referrals.
  • Complete advanced history taking as required with patient group
  • Set an improved standards and quality in expert field, with other disciplines, the wider organisation and across organisational boundaries
  • Develop professional practice of self and others, in expert field.
  • Provide expert advice, support and guidance to other others around expertise in response to request from individuals, teams and full purposes of strategic planning.
  • Act as a resource to others and provide facilitative support within and sometimes outside the organisation
  • Contribute to the education, training and development of other clinical staff and partner agencies.
  • Helped to identify and respond to learning needs that individual, team and organisational levels, focusing on experienced colleagues, particularly those who need to developed advanced knowledge and skills in this field.

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.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description
Job responsibilities

  • Provide expert care to patients on their caseload. Providing skilled assessments, treatment, supervision and consultation within CAMHS.
  • Provide expertise and specialist advice, supervision, guidance and consultation to other professionals delivering complex interventions and to contribute directly to young peoples assessments and treatment.
  • Exercise a higher degree of personal professional autonomy.
  • Make decisions where precedents do not exist, where appropriate without resource to others, and to advise and support colleagues where standard protocols do not apply.
  • Draw on advice, knowledge and exercise professional skills of the highest order, some of which are likely to be highly specialist, acquired only after lengthy training, supervision and practice.
  • Make and receive referrals.
  • Complete advanced history taking as required with patient group
  • Set an improved standards and quality in expert field, with other disciplines, the wider organisation and across organisational boundaries
  • Develop professional practice of self and others, in expert field.
  • Provide expert advice, support and guidance to other others around expertise in response to request from individuals, teams and full purposes of strategic planning.
  • Act as a resource to others and provide facilitative support within and sometimes outside the organisation
  • Contribute to the education, training and development of other clinical staff and partner agencies.
  • Helped to identify and respond to learning needs that individual, team and organisational levels, focusing on experienced colleagues, particularly those who need to developed advanced knowledge and skills in this field.

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.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist
Desirable
  • Masters degree directly related to specialism
Knowledge
Essential
  • Experience/skills of working with young people in mental health settings
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children legislation and guidance
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
  • Formal leadership skills and experience
  • Ability to problem-solve complex situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Registered RMN, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist
Desirable
  • Masters degree directly related to specialism
Knowledge
Essential
  • Experience/skills of working with young people in mental health settings
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Children legislation and guidance
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
  • Formal leadership skills and experience
  • Ability to problem-solve complex situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sue Nicholls Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP201EG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sue Nicholls Centre

Beirton Road

Aylesbury

HP201EG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)