Job summary Do you have an interest in working with young people? Do you enjoy working to support young people and their families to meet their full potential? Do you enjoy leading others to provide a high-quality service to others? We are delighted at the prospect of recruiting a Duty Lead to join our supportive and innovative Getting Help / Getting More Help team in the Buckinghamshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This is part of Buckinghamshire-wide mental health and well-being service which is designed to provide young people with expert help from one easy access point and is and run by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. If you've got a background as a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist and want to take a step up into management - We want to hear from you Main duties of the job To support and enhance the clinical care of patients and their parents/carer whilst they are on a treatment specific pathway. Offer timely liaison with both internal and external partners, families signposting opportunities to support recovery, and parent & carers psychoeducational sessions to improve understanding. To work directly with children, young people and families to ensure that they are well engaged in their CAMHS service offer. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that offers a whole systems approach to the short- and long-term management of mental illness that works across the whole CAMH service. Manage and lead a small team of support workers within the service. 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 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 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 267-BM6748660-2A Job locations Sue Nichols Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Job description Job responsibilities 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 spoke with the team and here's what they said about working in CAMHS: "I cannot speak highly enough of the team I work with. Getting more help is full of compassionate, kind, hardworking people who are an absolute pleasure to work with. Best team I have ever worked in by far" "I am incredibly proud to work for our Trust and to work with so many people who are so committed to helping to support young people and their families. CAMHS feels like one big family, and it is a great place to be where everyone works collaboratively and helps supports each other in the quest to trying to provide the best care to our patients." Job description Job responsibilities 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 spoke with the team and here's what they said about working in CAMHS: "I cannot speak highly enough of the team I work with. Getting more help is full of compassionate, kind, hardworking people who are an absolute pleasure to work with. Best team I have ever worked in by far" "I am incredibly proud to work for our Trust and to work with so many people who are so committed to helping to support young people and their families. CAMHS feels like one big family, and it is a great place to be where everyone works collaboratively and helps supports each other in the quest to trying to provide the best care to our patients." Person Specification Skills Essential An interest in working with young people with mental health presentations Experience Essential Evidence of supporting children, adolescents or adults with a background of mental health conditions. Experience of risk assessment and safeguarding of young people Desirable Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions in either the community, an inpatient setting, social care setting or a specialist educational establishment. Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree qualification - RMN, OT, Social Work or SALT Person Specification Skills Essential An interest in working with young people with mental health presentations Experience Essential Evidence of supporting children, adolescents or adults with a background of mental health conditions. Experience of risk assessment and safeguarding of young people Desirable Experience of working with clients with mental health conditions in either the community, an inpatient setting, social care setting or a specialist educational establishment. Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree qualification - RMN, OT, Social Work or SALT 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 Nichols Centre Bierton Road Aylesbury HP20 1EG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)