Duty Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/SW/OT)
Oxford Health NHS Trust
High Wycombe, HP11 1NH
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker? Are you looking to work in a dedicated and support...
Working as part of our MDT you will be responsible for supporting the coordination of our duty team, triaging referrals, planning assessments and liaison with the bed flow team, and local Psych wards. You will be expected to respond to urgent and emergency referrals, providing crisis support for people with dementia, and brief interventions to our older adult patients with mental health needs. You will also work closely with the crisis team who provide support for older adults with functional disorders.
The MDT is made up of Medical, RMN's, OT, SW and Psychology colleagues and we highly regard one another's professional background and contribution to the care of our patients. We view supervision as fundamental to the functioning of the team both clinically and in terms of the well being of our staff.
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner as an active participant of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking specialist assessments in collaboration with the patient and their families/carers and presenting back to the wider MDT.
- Work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies.
- Support and supervise junior members of the team
- Deputise for deputy team manager/team manager as appropriat
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 are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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 may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
Desirable
- Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)
Experience
Essential
- To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Formal /informal teaching including supervising student placements
- To have relevant experience in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health
- Experience of working in older adult mental health
- Experience of working in the speciality of Dementia
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and managing staff
- Experience of providing leadership
Skills
Essential
- To be IT literate
- To have excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- To be a car driver
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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