Job summary Do you have excellent communication and organisation skills? At NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies, we're looking for a Referral Co-ordinator who will oversee and actively manage new referrals into the service for patients with more complex mental health problems, long term health conditions and / or who are associated with risk We provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological interventions, through a stepped care treatment model to people in the local community, who are dealing with common mental health problems. We are building on our excellent reputation of delivering high-quality NICE recommended treatment working closely with Oxfordshire Mind and Keystone Mental Health Hubs. Main duties of the job In this role, you will liaise closely with other NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapy colleagues, Senior Duty and Day Supervisors, key stakeholder groups and secondary care where necessary to ensure referrals are triaged to the appropriate care pathway within the appropriate time frame. You will need to have knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and have significant experience of working in mental health services. We would welcome applications from existing CBT Therapists, Clinical / Counselling Psychologists, and primary / secondary care Mental Health Practitioners. 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. 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 Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro-rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 267-OA6751661 Job locations Abell House Horspath Driftway Oxford OX3 7JH Job description Job responsibilities This is a role that will enable you to progress your skills and knowledge of IAPT primary care, secondary care services, and reinforce the interface with Primary Mental Health. As a Trust, we value our employees and put people first. You will have regular supervision from Senior Clinical / Management staff and have a range of training opportunities to support career progression and your personal professional development. We are excited to offer this new position as a hybrid role, working remotely and on Trust premises giving you the opportunity to work flexibly. You will share our passion for supporting patients through talking therapies and be an integral part of our hard-working successful team that focuses on delivering an excellent service. Within the role you will also assist with complaints and concerns within the service raised by service users. Job description Job responsibilities This is a role that will enable you to progress your skills and knowledge of IAPT primary care, secondary care services, and reinforce the interface with Primary Mental Health. As a Trust, we value our employees and put people first. You will have regular supervision from Senior Clinical / Management staff and have a range of training opportunities to support career progression and your personal professional development. We are excited to offer this new position as a hybrid role, working remotely and on Trust premises giving you the opportunity to work flexibly. You will share our passion for supporting patients through talking therapies and be an integral part of our hard-working successful team that focuses on delivering an excellent service. Within the role you will also assist with complaints and concerns within the service raised by service users. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of working with clients with a range of psychological difficulties both within a Primary and/or Secondary Care setting. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Desirable Knowledge of working in both primary care and secondary care settings Qualifications Essential Core mental health qualification i.e. mental health nursing, social work, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, or other relevant CBT qualifications. Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification Desirable Post graduate qualification or continued professional development Skills Essential Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Experience Essential Experience of managing referrals in Mental Health Services or Psychological Services Experience of work within Primary and Secondary Care mental health services To understand and have experience of risk management Experience of inter-agency working and liaison on a wide range of service user issues Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of working with clients with a range of psychological difficulties both within a Primary and/or Secondary Care setting. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS Desirable Knowledge of working in both primary care and secondary care settings Qualifications Essential Core mental health qualification i.e. mental health nursing, social work, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, or other relevant CBT qualifications. Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification Desirable Post graduate qualification or continued professional development Skills Essential Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Experience Essential Experience of managing referrals in Mental Health Services or Psychological Services Experience of work within Primary and Secondary Care mental health services To understand and have experience of risk management Experience of inter-agency working and liaison on a wide range of service user issues 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 Abell House Horspath Driftway Oxford OX3 7JH Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)