Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and vulnerable adults?
Buckinghamshire Children and Young Person’s Mental Health team are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join OSCA (Outreach Service for Children and Adolescent).
The OSCA (Outreach Service for Children and Adolescent) is a specialised element within the Buckinghamshire CAMHS service. The Buckinghamshire CAMHS service is based on the iThrive model, and includes a number of pathways delivering the full range of assessments and interventions to young people with mental health needs.
Our service has 3 main elements (DBT, Crisis & Intensive Home Treatment (IHTT) and Outreach) the post holder will be expected to work within the Intensive Home Treatment Team.
The IHTT function is provided across Buckinghamshire, as part of the integrated community-based CAMH Service, offering care to children and young people up to 18 years, including those with Learning Disabilities.
If you are looking for a role where you can provide expert clinical care, leadership, and support across multiple teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the community!

THERE ARE THREE CORE COMPONENTS TO THE CRISIS INTERVENTION:

1. Assessment
2. Intensive Home Treatment
3. Signposting and guidance
   You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that offers a whole systems approach to the short and long term management of psychological disturbances and mental illness that works across the whole CAMHS service with the OSCA team picking up the highest levels of need. This includes young people whose mental health difficulties require multiple contacts per day based on DBT and MBT skills.
   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.
   Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
   As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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”
   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 apply)
   Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
   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 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 support each other in the quest to trying to provide the best care to our patients.

Please refer the Job description for details