Job summary The Wallingford, Henley and Thame AMHT have a rare opportunity for you to join our team. Are you a qualified Psychiatric Nurse or Occupational Therapist passionate about mental health and supporting people with severe mental illness towards their recovery in their community? Do you wish to work for a team that is going through an exciting time in terms of undertaking pilot projects in line with the Community Mental Health Framework in order to promote patient involvement in their recovery? If so, then why not consider applying to become part of the well-established Wallingford, Henley and Thame Team, that is part of the broader South Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT)? The South AMHT is currently undertaking pilot projects in line with the Community Mental Health Framework in order to promote patient centred care and recovery. There will be changes to the framework in which we support patients and are currently moving away from Care Programme Approach. The South AMHT consists of four satellite bases in Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage and consists of the multi-disciplinary team of Consultant Psychiatrists, junior doctors, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, support time and recovery workers, occupational therapists and the integrated social care team. We also work closely with embedded third sector services in each locality. This is a Band 6 but will accept Band 5s for a Development Post. Main duties of the job The role will involve being the allocated key worker (formerly known as Care Coordinator) for a caseload of patients with severe and enduring mental illness. In these instances, you will be playing an integral role as part of an multi-disciplinary team in that person's recovery, which would include the assessment, collaborative care planning and review of the person's needs. We would like the successful candidate to undertake assessment of patients new to the team, offering biopsychosocial assessments and providing brief intervention as appropriate. We will also offer opportunity to work with patients longer term.Staff also undertake the duty role, which involves the triage of new referrals with the view to signpost people to appropriate services or offer assessments with the team in appropriate timeframes.You will need to be able to work autonomously, however there will be ongoing support from peers and the leadership team in the form of both informal and formal clinical and management supervision.You will also be able to critically assess and manage risk, including the use of Safeguarding processes. As a team we are aiming to provide an excellent service for our local community, and are seeking candidates who share our passion. 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 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-OA6875550-A Job locations Wallingford Community Hospital Reading Road Wallingford OX10 9DU Job description Job responsibilities You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development. If the successful candidate is a newly qualified Band 5, we will offer additional support, such as Preceptorship, training and supervision to support you to develop within the role, with the view that we support you to transition to Band 6 within our team. The role will require travel so it is essential that the candidate has a valid UK driving licence and access to a car. In terms of hours we would prefer 37.5 hours per week, the role will require some weekends working (one weekend in six) and we have the opportunity for staff to work late and early shifts across the week. We welcome flexible working so please call us to discuss how we may be able to accommodate other working patterns. You will not be required to work night shifts. Job description Job responsibilities You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development. If the successful candidate is a newly qualified Band 5, we will offer additional support, such as Preceptorship, training and supervision to support you to develop within the role, with the view that we support you to transition to Band 6 within our team. The role will require travel so it is essential that the candidate has a valid UK driving licence and access to a car. In terms of hours we would prefer 37.5 hours per week, the role will require some weekends working (one weekend in six) and we have the opportunity for staff to work late and early shifts across the week. We welcome flexible working so please call us to discuss how we may be able to accommodate other working patterns. You will not be required to work night shifts. Person Specification Education and Training Essential Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio Professional Registration Desirable Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management) Occupational Experience Essential To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health Skills required - IT / Admin Essential To be IT literate To have excellent English written communication skills Person Specification Education and Training Essential Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio Professional Registration Desirable Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management) Occupational Experience Essential To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health Skills required - IT / Admin Essential To be IT literate To have excellent English written communication skills 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 Wallingford Community Hospital Reading Road Wallingford OX10 9DU Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)