Job summary Open to newly qualified and experienced practitioners If you are a Mental Health, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, and you are passionate about child and adolescent mental health, then we would love to hear from you With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Melksham, and make a positive difference to children and young people's life chances. In this role, you will work in Melksham CAMHS teams to deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties. We're a welcoming and supportive team, and we offer a number of training and development opportunities. Please note that we are conducting interviews on a face to face basis and we will need you to be available to interview on site for this role. Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Practitioner you will be responsible for initial assessment, delivery and evaluation of care and provide psycho-educational advice and practical support to young people and their families by drawing on evidence- based interventions and using a collaborative, recovery focused approach. Risk assessment and management including the need for positive risk taking is an important part of the role. We predominantly offer short term, goal- based interventions for young people who need more support than that available from first line services, such as school nurses or school counsellors. You will have the opportunity to make an active and meaningful contribution to our exciting service modernisation and redesign that is based on the i-Thrive model, ensuring children and young people get the right support, at the right time, in the right place, from individuals with the right skills.Liaison, advice and consultation with wider CAMHS, colleagues in Children Services and a range of external agencies such as Children's Social Care, Education, Youth Offending Services and Police is central to the role. About us 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" 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 Vacancy for 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. 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" Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number 267-OC7097014 Job locations Melksham Community Hospital Spa road Melksham SN12 7NZ Job description Job responsibilities In BSW we have a strong commitment to staff development and progression. Over the last year we have developed a comprehensive CAMHS specific training programme for all staff at all levels. Our training programme includes multiple internal trainings relevant to CAMHS, it also links with external trainings funded through HEE. Managers work closely with all staff to ensure they have the right training to enable them to confidently and competently deliver high standard interventions to children and young people. Job description Job responsibilities In BSW we have a strong commitment to staff development and progression. Over the last year we have developed a comprehensive CAMHS specific training programme for all staff at all levels. Our training programme includes multiple internal trainings relevant to CAMHS, it also links with external trainings funded through HEE. Managers work closely with all staff to ensure they have the right training to enable them to confidently and competently deliver high standard interventions to children and young people. Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Relevant professional qualification e.g. registered Mental Health Nurse, registered Learning Disability Nurse, registered Occupational Therapist, registered Children's Social Worker Current registration with relevant professional body - NMC, HCPC Knowledge Essential Understanding of working with children and young people with a wide range of mental health needs. Knowledge of mental health and community care legislation and policy Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people with a wide range of mental health needs. Experience of and commitment to working in a multi-agency setting working in partnership with a range of health, social care and education professionals. Person Specification Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Relevant professional qualification e.g. registered Mental Health Nurse, registered Learning Disability Nurse, registered Occupational Therapist, registered Children's Social Worker Current registration with relevant professional body - NMC, HCPC Knowledge Essential Understanding of working with children and young people with a wide range of mental health needs. Knowledge of mental health and community care legislation and policy Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people with a wide range of mental health needs. Experience of and commitment to working in a multi-agency setting working in partnership with a range of health, social care and education professionals. 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 Melksham Community Hospital Spa road Melksham SN12 7NZ Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)