We are looking for autonomous, driven, and confident practitioner(s). This role provides the opportunity for continuing professional development (CPD), with scope to influence service innovation and development. This role is for practitioner(s) who pride themselves on providing a high-quality comprehensive telephone assessment for those identified as needing mental health support within a secondary mental health setting. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to develop their career and skills set in a highly innovative and transformative service. This role carries an incentive premium of £3,500 which will be paid in instalments over an 18-month period. Please note that this scheme is not open to existing employees of Oxford Health and is subject to a claw back clause. Further information will be provided. Oxford Health and Buckinghamshire are leading the implementation of the Community Mental Health Framework to improve patients experience of care and plug the gap between Primary and Secondary Care Services. These unique roles will empower patients aged 18 years to access timely and evidenced based support from Mental Health service. The post holder is integral to accomplishing ease of access to mental health care for Buckinghamshire’s population at primary and secondary care level in an efficient and timely manner. The successful applicant(s) will facilitate improved opportunities for joint working with Buckinghamshire’s voluntary care sector, whilst contributing to the leadership and development of personalised care, transformation agenda and Integrated care systems (ICS). As part of the Bucks Mental Health Gateway Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) your role will provide mental health meaningful assessment, signposting and professional advice to patients, their family and your colleagues. You will work with professionals to facilitate brief intervention for patients, to enable recovery within the community, whilst recognising the value in your skills to ensure prompt access to secondary care specialisms as appropriate. 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” 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 For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Keira Garforth Job title: Gateway Manager Email address: keira.garforthoxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07721 717585 At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own. Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and welcome a one-to-one discussion if you are considering this role for your career development, please don’t hesitate to contact me.