Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Mental Health Nurse
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford, OX4 3LX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Are you a registered Mental Health Nurse seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a full-time Mental Health Nurse - Senior Mental Health Practition...
- Collaboratively assess, plan and provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people referred to the CAMHS Outreach..
- Once trained, partaking in the delivery of the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescence (DBT-A) provision. This will include being able to participate in all modalities of the therapy, including being part of the on call phone coaching rota and DBT skills group.
- Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high quality of holistic care, promoting the value of Nursing.
- Work closely with a range of agencies including, Social Care, schools, other CAMHS teams to meet the needs of children and young people and work collaboratively to develop/provide integrated services.
- Manage time and diary, and keep up to date and accurate records.
The CAMHS Outreach team provides a community-based service to children and young people and their carers who are experiencingchronicpervasivemental health disorders; In this role the post holder will contribute to the treatment of patients and their recovery at the key stages of their journey through mental health services.
You will hold a clinical caseload, acting as key worker, completing assessments, developing care plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The role requires close multidisciplinary working to ensure coordinated, high-quality care throughout the young persons journey in mental health services.You will be trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and contribute to the teams Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescence provision, including participation in DBT-A skills groups, treatment planning, and phone-coaching on a rota basis, which may include early evening hours.The role involves collaboration with families, schools, Social Care, and other CAMHS teams to ensure integrated and effective support - strong partnership working is essential.
The post also includes involvement in service development, clinical governance, audit, and supervision of junior staff or students on placement.Ongoing professional development, supervision, and adherence to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and professional standards are 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:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications
Essential
- Mental Health Nurse qualification with a valid registration
Desirable
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma. Additional post qualifying training in a relevant field (DBT, CBT or any other psychological therapies) Teaching/mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- To be able contribute to the audit process
Experience
Essential
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
- To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
- Understanding of evidencebased practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
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
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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