Job summary

Are you a registered health or social care professional seeking a new challenge to help improve clinical care?

We are seeking a Specialised Mental Health Case Manager with mental health clinical and practice background to be part of our Thames Valley CAMHS Provider Collaborative on a maternity cover. The contract will finish by January 2028.

The Thames Valley CAMHS Provider Collaborative brings together inpatient and community providers to improve clinical care across a defined geographical region and to ensure that patients receive inpatient treatment as close to their home as possible. This is an innovative network of partners across a large geography covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset and Gloucestershire.

The partnership brings together clinical expertise, experience, and innovation, aiming to improve quality, use resources most effectively, and deliver best practice consistently to all patients.

You will actively be working in partnership to innovate to improve patient provisions and outcomes.

About the location:

Office space is available in Oxford & Swindon.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical assurance of the quality of the care provided by services / providers within the Thames Valley region, and for those patients placed in out of area placements.
• Support the team in the assurance of specialised services compliance to applicable specification and guidance including Transforming Care.
• Provide the link with Integrated Care Boards (ICB) and their commissioned services within the network to ensure there is a coordinated approach to care and discharge planning, which results in robust and effective care packages.
• Monitoring and overseeing individual patient pathways to ensure high quality services and care planning outcomes are achieved.
• Have oversight of the overall patient pathway, supporting strong multiagency involvement to ensure patients are receiving care in the least restrictive environment and barriers to discharge are expediently addressed.
• Independent chairing and oversight of inpatient Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) for people with learning disabilities or autism, ensuring person-centred, rights-led decision-making, robust system assurance, and effective governance reporting.

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

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of legal issues pertaining to specialised mental health services, including MHA 1983, S117 after care, DOLS, MCA, safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Detailed operational knowledge of specialist area, acquired through post graduate training or equivalent experience, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master's level equivalent.
• Willing to engage with and learn from peers, other professionals and colleagues in the desire to provide or support the most appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or other registered health or social care professional
• Relevant additional professional qualification (e.g. master's level) or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area

Technical Expertise/ Competence

Essential

• Development and maintenance of therapeutic alliance with patients and their families / carers.
• Case management skills, focusing on the needs of the individual and the context of their care pathway in relation to all clinical and legal processes.

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).

Job summary

Are you dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people?

Do you thrive in environments where you can help to deliver impactful, short-term interventions?

Are you looking to take the leap into a leadership position?

We, the Crisis and Home Treatment Service (CAHTS), embedded within the Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), are looking for a Clinical Specialist to join us on a full-time basis.

We work closely alongside the Getting More Help Team on supporting children, young people (CYP) and their families experiencing complex mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. Our CYP might be at risk of inpatient hospital admission or transitioning out of inpatient care; our role is to provide intensive, short-term support within the community (e.g. schools, in CYP's homes, inpatient settings). No two days are the same, and there's plenty of variety in this role and lots of opportunities for learning.

What a great opportunity to take that next step towards a senior role whilst being supported by a caring experienced multi professional team of practitioners and leaders.

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Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Specialist, you might be an Occupational Therapist or Mental Health Nurse, and you'll be leading and supporting clinicians within our CAHTS team to deliver great care.

• Provide clinical supervision, reflective practice and formulation of cases, as well as hold a small clinical caseload.
• Liaising with statutory agencies and the voluntary sector is key in this role, so you will need highly developed communication skills.
• Offer clinical supervision and be pivotal in the underpinning of practice and staff development.
• Working with the CAHTS Team, and the Getting More Help Team, will provide opportunities to widen your knowledge and skills base, at the same time as being supported through supervision, face to face and virtual team meetings, and regular team away days.

The team operates between 8.00 - 8.00 with some rostered weekend and Bank Holiday cover.

About us

As a Trust we provide 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"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, schools and within the community, delivering care and support focused on the needs and wishes of the young person and their family.

There is scope for you to build into this role, if desired, options of clinical sessions working in: our CAMHS eating disorder service; our neurodevelopmental assessment clinic; our family therapy clinic; our DBT service; our short term therapeutic interventions pathway; or our longer term MDT interventions pathway.

We also strongly value the time for reflection. This role offers the opportunity to grow and further improve our valued peer reflection and case management meetings.

If you have any questions about the role, the hours or the team, please do get in contact with Clare Fry, Clinical Team Manager, [email protected] or 07785 663323.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Mental Health professional qualification to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Experience of offering qualified staff supervision
• Knowledge of DBT and Leadership/management qualification/training

Knowledge

Essential

• Considerable post qualifying experience in mental health
• Able to manage a caseload of children and young people with complex conditions & cases
• Experience of working with service users with mental health difficulties

Desirable

• Experience of being a Care coordinator or managing a case load
• Experience of working with children and/or young people with mental health difficulties

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator with patients, carers & staff
• Organisational skills for own & others workload
• Good time management skills
• Good teamwork skills

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).

Job summary

Are you a qualified EMHP seeking the next step?

This post is open to qualified EMHP's who meet the criteria to apply for the supervisors course starting February 2027.

Oxfordshire MHST are very excited to be expanding our provision across Oxfordshire. We have two posts available and both will cover school settings across the south of Oxfordshire however our office bases are across all of Oxfordshire mainly central Oxford.

This role will require the candidate to complete the one year Postgraduate Certificate in supervision for Children & Young people's mental health (Low-Intensity) at Reading university, commencing in February 2027.

In line with recommendations outlined by Turpin and Wheeler (2011), supervisor trainees will have the following level of experience:o A recognised graduate professional training or equivalent professional experience at a senior level.o Experience delivering CBT informed interventions.

Low Intensity Supervisors must meet the requriements needed in line with BABCP/BPS registration requirements for CWP/EMHPs. This states a minimum of 2 years' as a Child and Young Person's Mental Health professional, including clinical, therapeutic, or consultative work in a CYP setting (as per BABCP/BPS supervision requirements).

Main duties of the job

Working within Oxfordshire MHST, your role will be to supervise EMHPs / CWPs and help them to develop their role. Supervision consists of both Case Management Supervision and Clinical Skills Supervision, following a low intensity model.

As a supervisor for the Mental Health Support Team, your main duties will involve:

• Offering caseload management and clinical skills supervision to qualified and trainee EMHPs / CWP in the service.
• Holding a caseload of young people, offering clinical assessments and low intensity interventions within MHST Schools
• Triaging and allocating referrals via agreed protocols within the service, with support from the Senior Management Team.
• Providing signposting and self-help advice, or refer onto other services, where referrals are not appropriate for MHST
• Supporting EMHP trainees using role modelling to assess and support children and young people with a common mental health problem in the self-management of their recovery.
• Supporting EMHPs / CWP in delivering Whole School Approach work (audits of Whole School Approach, delivery of assemblies, work to promote positive mental wellbeing in the educational setting, groups etc.)

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Course summary and Draft university timetable to ensure you have the qualifications to apply and are able to meet the commitments of the 12 month course.

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.

Person Specification

Academic

Essential

• Post Graduate or Graduate Certificate in Brief Evidence-Based Interventions for Children and Young People with Common Health Problems (CWP or EMHP) from a Health Education England (HEE) Quality Assured EMHP Training Course (prior to January 2023) or a British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited EMHP training course (January 2023 onwards).
• Accreditation as EMHP or CWP with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP).

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma for Senior Wellbeing Practitioners (SWP) or commitment to undertake and complete this course

Professional

Essential

• Demonstratable experience as a Child and Young Person's Mental Health professional, including clinical, therapeutic, or consultative work in a CYP setting (as per BABCP/BPS supervision requirements).
• Demonstratable knowledge of mental health and / or psychological therapies, including an understanding of evidence based therapies.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with service users and / or carers within Li CBT framework.
• Experience of delivering and supporting Whole school approach activities

Desirable

• Evidence of offering support / mentoring to colleagues / professionals

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).

Job summary

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to develop your expertise in a rewarding and specialist forensic mental health setting?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team within the Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health service, part of the For Me Provider Collaborative. This is an exciting opportunity to work with adults presenting with complex mental health needs, neurodevelopmental conditions, communication difficulties and dysphagia across a range of secure inpatient services.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work across medium and low secure forensic mental health wards in Oxford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury providing specialist assessment, intervention and consultation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties. You will support individuals to engage in their care, maximise independence and achieve their recovery goals. You will work collaboratively with patients, carers and colleagues across a variety of professional disciplines, contributing your specialist expertise to inform care planning and risk management.

The successful candidate will be a confident and autonomous practitioner with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. You will have opportunities to contribute to service development, staff training, quality improvement initiatives and the continued development of speech and language therapy within forensic mental health inpatient services.

We offer a supportive and innovative working environment, regular clinical supervision, opportunities for leadership and service development, and access to continued professional development.

If you are passionate about reducing communication barriers, promoting patient voice and delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a specialist forensic setting, we would love to hear from you.

About us

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 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for full details of the role, including education, knowledge and skills requirements.

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.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• BSc/MSc Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Leadership training/qualification
• Training specific to working with forensic populations
• Training in use of specialist assessments/interventions

Skills

Essential

• Specialist assessment and management of communication disorders
• Assessment and management of dysphagia
• MDT working
• Use of IT equipment and systems

Desirable

• Leadership
• Quality improvement

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health problems and/or severe mental illness
• Working as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Working in a forensic setting
• Working autonomously

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).

Job summary

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist seeking a new role?We are looking for a full-time Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join our CAMHS Outreach Team, providing specialist community-based support to children and young people experiencing complex and pervasive mental health difficulties. The service works with those who may struggle to engage with traditional clinic-based provision, offering flexible and responsive care within homes, schools, and community settings.

We enthusiastically welcome the knowledge and expertise of an Occupational Therapist to our experienced team of Social Workers, Nurses and Psychologists. The role requires close multidisciplinary working to ensure coordinated, high-quality care throughout the young person's journey in mental health services. You will support and promote young people as occupational beings - utilising Occupational Therapy assessment tools and measures, to consider impact on identity and motivation for change.

You will have the opportunity to develop the role of OT within the CAMHS Outreach team as well as have access to OT specific training including targeted sensory, universal and MOHO modules of human occupations and its relevance to CAMHS.

In addition, there will be the opportunity to attend and participate in the Oxon CAMHS Occupational Therapy Forum and Sensory Supervision as required to support your clinical caseload.

Main duties of the job

• To collaboratively assess, plan and provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people referred to the CAMHS Outreach, paying particular attention to opportunities for functional, creative, educational, work, leisure, interpersonal and life skills.
• 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.
• To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high quality of holistic care, promoting the value of Occupational Therapy.
• To 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.
• To participate in regular supervision and appraisal

Once trained in DBT, will be required to be part of DBT phone coaching rota (8-8pm Monday to Friday) and DBT skills group once per week 5-8pm

About us

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

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.

In your supporting statement, we encourage you to talk about examples of transferrable skills into different settings, including experience of doing so and/or how you intend on implementing within a CAMHS setting specifically.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapist qualification

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

Further training or job related skills

Essential

• To have ability to manage case load and act lead professional for clients on case list.
• 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
• Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners.
• Understanding of evidencebased practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.
• Maintain patient records both written and electronic
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.
• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
• Experience of using Occupational Therapy assessment tools and therapy outcome measures to evaluate clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and young people who have pervasive; chronic mental illness and their families and carers in the community

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).

Job summary

We are seeking an engaging, motived and enthusiastic individual to join our Forensic Mental Health Service as an Adult Education Tutor. This role will be based across the Forensic Service at the Littlemore Hospital Site, Oxford.Please note this role is part-time working 30 hours per week.

We are very interested in tutors who are able to support learners to work towards their aspirations. The postholder will ensure a safe and organised risk assessed learning environment, adhering to all relation security guidelines.

They will create a positive and encouraging learning atmosphere that promotes skills development and confidence. It is important to engage learners by using a range of teaching and learning strategies, adapting teaching methods to suit a diverse range of learners. You will also be responsible in assessing learner progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning and development.

The post holder will ensure ongoing accreditation with Ascentis, and will collaborate with the MDT to deliver a high-quality programme aligned with the learner's aspirations.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible as a tutor and assessor for an identified workload and provide group and/or individual tutoring to service users.
• To work efficiently and effectively to meet both individual and service targets and accreditation quality requirements.
• To work autonomously and as a member of the Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service.
• To develop, agree and review Individual Learning Plans with service users and provide regular support/monitoring of their progress to provide the best possible opportunities for award achievement within agreed time scales.
• To maintain effective records of own assessment and training practice using the electronic systems in place where required.
• To contribute to quality assurance of awards and delivery programmes, the revision and implementation of changes to quality assurance standards as recommended by Awarding Body External Verifiers, as well as other management issues related to the service.
• To develop materials and lesson plans to be delivered to service users requiring underpinning training or for work-based and vocational, pre-employment qualifications and internal certificates.
• Take responsibility for own continual professional development.
• To provide feedback on practice deficiencies or policy gaps.
• To ensure internal teaching/training rooms are fully equipped, stocked and fully functional in line with in-house procedures.
• Engage with supervision as per Trust policy.

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and person specification for more indepth details regarding job role requirements.

If you are thinking of applying for this role and would like to know more, we would warmly welcome you to visit our services or make contact with Jo Brooker (Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy) for an informal chat prior to interview.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate or equivalent
• Recognised English/Maths qualifications at Level 3 or above

Desirable

• Recognised specialist qualification at level 4/5 (at least diploma level)

Experience

Essential

• Working with Learners who have a severe mental illness/learning disabilities
• Working as part of a team to deliver learning opportunities

Desirable

• Working in a Forensic Mental Health setting
• Completion of audits
• Contributions towards service development

Skills

Essential

• Use of IT systems
• Excellent communication with people from diverse backgrounds and complex needs
• Able to work autonomously

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).

Job summary

Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?We are looking for OT's to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.

Our rotation offers a unique opportunity to work in a mix of clinical areas across physical health, mental health and various specialist services. The rotation currently includes:

• Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Adult Learning Disability (community)
• Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (community)
• Community Therapy Service (community)
• Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)

The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals to the south of the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months (subject to change).

This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. 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.

Please contact Sophie Wenham-Wallace [email protected] OR Rachael Stamp, AHP Rotation Lead - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• To provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
• Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer Preceptorship Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
• To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the education of occupational therapy students and apprentices.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes

You'll be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team from day one. Newly qualified OTs can complete our award-winning Flyer Programme preceptorship, alongside monthly Band 5 CPD and peer support sessions. Our rotational programme offers experience across a wide range of clinical areas, providing an excellent foundation for your career. We're committed to helping you grow through our Career Development Framework, with opportunities to develop in clinical practice, leadership, education, research and quality improvement.

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

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 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Mentions learning from a range of placements
• Demonstration of MDT working
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions or learning disabilities in designated specialist area.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Good command of written English
• Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation
• Able to prioritise workload and manage own time.
• Demonstrates good clinical reasoning skills.

Desirable

• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the Occupational Therapy profession.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered or working towards
• Recognised graduate Occupational Therapy qualification.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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).

Job summary

Are you a qualified, or soon to be qualified, Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) looking for a service that is committed to your ongoing professional development?

We are a service that values Trust, Respect and reliability and puts staff wellbeing and patient care at the heart of everything they do. If these are your vales then the South Bucks older Adult CMHT has a great opportunity for you!

We assess and treat older adults with complex mental health needs and work within a model of co-produced care plans and the production of therapeutic goals.

Main duties of the job

You will offer initial assessments and NICE approved treatments for older adults experiencing common mental health problems.

We are a high-performing team that are looking for MHWP to work with patients with anxiety and depression to deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions including:

• Behavioural activation and graded exposure
• Teaching problem-solving skills
• Improving sleep
• Recognising and managing emotions
• Building confidence

You'll be provided with a clear and suitable work plan enabling you to demonstrate that you are meeting the standards expected for each intervention.

We offer robust and supportive supervision from skilled supervisors and managers, with the opportunity to learn to become a case management supervisor yourself. We are committed to providing ongoing, high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and in addition in-house training.

About us

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"

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Staff wellbeing is a top priority - We have a very active wellbeing team and take a pride in our supportive, collaborative, and productive culture.

The Trust hosts the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training and Research and the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre.

Our main office is centrally located within the Saffron House Hub at High Wycombe, and willingness to travel for work purposes is essential.

Qualified MHWP are expected to comply with the national requirement for MHWP registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Registration must be maintained annually, at the practitioners expense. Please ensure you complete the section within this application form asking for your PIN. If you are awaiting confirmation of registration, please provide evidence of your submission for registration. Successful candidates who have not completed the approval process will be required to practice at a training grade (Band 4), and will be paid accordingly, until such time as the registration is confirmed. We expect our staff to share and demonstrate our values and be caring, safe and excellent in everything we do, constantly striving to improve the quality of care we provide and the experience that patients can expect.

For further information, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate certificate (L6) or postgraduate certificate (L7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners
• PWP Registration (or evidence of application submission) with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with adults aged 18 years and over who have experienced a mental health problems
• Experience of working effectively in a team
• Experience of working in Primary Care Mental Health Services
• Experience of delivering wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions,

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision

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).

Job summary

Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for problem-solving, data analysis, and making a real difference?

Join our Intensive Support Team in Oxford, where you'll support children and adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs across Oxfordshire. Using your OT expertise alongside Positive Behaviour Support and behavioural approaches, you'll help uncover the reasons behind behaviour, influence support plans, and improve outcomes for the people we work with.

This varied role combines community visits, assessments, data analysis, and intervention work, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in OT, PBS, and Applied Behaviour Analysis while managing your own diary within team core hours.

If you're enthusiastic about learning, collaboration, and delivering meaningful person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Please note: This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 11 months to cover maternity leave (from September 2026). The post is also available as a secondment opportunity.

Main duties of the job

• To work with adults and children with a learning disability whose health need relates to the effect of their learning disability upon their occupational performance, enabling the client in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• To manage own clinical caseload of clients with complex needs, to include mental illness, complex physical needs, challenging behaviour, learning disability and autism within the remit of the Intensive Support Team.
• To formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt individual client centred interventions.
• To ensure all assessments and interventions link effectively with client centred plans e.g. health action plan, person centred plan, multidisciplinary team plan, behaviour plan and care management.
• To collect, collate and analyse data/ information regarding the effectiveness of behaviour support plans and occupational therapy interventions, measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention, and provide written reports as appropriate.

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work with adults and children with a learning disability whose health need relates to the effect of their learning disability upon their occupational performance, enabling the client in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• To manage own clinical caseload of clients with complex needs, to include mental illness, complex physical needs, challenging behaviour, learning disability and autism within the remit of the Intensive Support Team.
• To formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt individual client centred interventions.
• To ensure all assessments and interventions link effectively with client centered plans e.g. health action plan, person centered plan, multidisciplinary team plan, behaviour plan and care management.
• To collect, collate and analyse data/ information regarding the effectiveness of behaviour support plans and occupational therapy interventions, measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention, and provide written reports as appropriate.
• To have competent written, organisational, IT and administrative skills and gather and present information to promote the service and multi-disciplinary working for the benefit of individuals on the caseload, while adhering to the specified time frame.
• To work holistically as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team involved with each individual. To provide awareness, advice, teaching, and training to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team regarding occupational therapy, to enable them to carry out required programmes.

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and an understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism, who challenge services and can have complex health needs
• Knowledge of OT models, underpinned by theory and practical experience, including application of OT standardised assessment
• Demonstrates knowledge of range of OT assessment tools & therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group

Desirable

• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and Functional Analysis, and experience in their application
• Knowledge and application of standardised behavioural assessments
• Knowledge of learning disability guidelines in current practice
• Presentation and training skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Post-qualifying courses relating to challenging behaviour and learning disability
• Sensory Integration qualification
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of working with people who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues
• Experience in the development, assessment, application, and evaluation of Positive Behaviour Support plans, OT interventions
• Experience of organising own workload

Desirable

• Experience within a community learning disability health setting
• Experience supporting junior staff e.g. support workers
• Analysing professional and ethical issues to find resolution

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with people with a learning disability and complex health needs, and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational skills - ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals
• High level communication skills (written and verbal), including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be emotive

Desirable

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectivel
• Ability to tolerate emotionally demanding/challenging situations, and to seek support appropriately
• Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information

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).

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for problem-solving, data analysis, and making a real difference?

Join our Intensive Support Team in Oxford, where you'll support children and adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs across Oxfordshire. Using your SLT expertise alongside Positive Behaviour Support and behavioural approaches, you'll help uncover the reasons behind behaviour, influence support plans, and improve outcomes for the people we work with.

This varied role combines community visits, assessments, data analysis, and intervention work, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in SLT, PBS, and Applied Behaviour Analysis while managing your own diary within team core hours.

If you're enthusiastic about learning, collaboration, and delivering meaningful person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Please note: This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to cover maternity leave (from mid-December 2026). The post is also available as a secondment opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for their own caseload, as an autonomous practitioner, adapting their approach to meet the needs of the client and the framework of the team's working model. This includes the following:

• To manage a complex caseload of clients (children and adults) in a collaborative and multi-professional way
• To participate in the planning and development of evidence-based interventions; assess, plan, implement and evaluate those interventions.
• To provide advice, training and education to other professionals, support staff and students from other professions as necessary.
• To provide support and supervision for junior colleagues and students on practice placements
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the Intensive Support Team and your professional role within the team.
• The post holder will work in partnership with members of Community Learning Disability Teams and Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-LD8184097-2A

Job locations

Slade House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy assessment for individuals referred to the Intensive Support Team for a range of clinical presentations such as learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, mental illness, complex physical need and autism, within the remit of the Team. This will involve gathering, interpreting and evaluating highly complex information from a variety of sources, using evidence-based therapy outcome measures and analysing the individuals needs using skilled problem-solving approaches seeking support and advice from a supervisor as appropriate.
• To formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt individualised programmes for individuals on the caseload, taking their goals into consideration and using clinical reasoning skills and seek support and advice from a supervisor as appropriate.
• To collect, collate and analyse data/ information regarding the effectiveness of behaviour support plans and speech and language interventions and provide written reports as appropriate.
• To develop skills and awareness in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support to compliment speech and language therapy interventions and the work of the Intensive Support Team.
• To work towards skills in planning and implementing multidisciplinary training for carers and staff on specialist health issues
• To provide supervision to junior members of the team and hold line management 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 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.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy assessment for individuals referred to the Intensive Support Team for a range of clinical presentations such as learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, mental illness, complex physical need and autism, within the remit of the Team. This will involve gathering, interpreting and evaluating highly complex information from a variety of sources, using evidence-based therapy outcome measures and analysing the individuals needs using skilled problem-solving approaches seeking support and advice from a supervisor as appropriate. To formulate, implement, evaluate and adapt individualised programmes for individuals on the caseload, taking their goals into consideration and using clinical reasoning skills and seek support and advice from a supervisor as appropriate. To collect, collate and analyse data/ information regarding the effectiveness of behaviour support plans and speech and language interventions and provide written reports as appropriate. To develop skills and awareness in Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support to compliment speech and language therapy interventions and the work of the Intensive Support Team. To work towards skills in planning and implementing multidisciplinary training for carers and staff on specialist health issues To provide supervision to junior members of the team and hold line management 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 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.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and an understanding of the needs of service users who challenge services and who have complex health needs.
• Understanding of the statutory / legal requirements for working within the specialty.
• Knowledge of SLT models, underpinned by theory and practical experience, including application of standardised assessments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of range of SLT assessment tools & therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support model and Functional Analysis and experience of application of these models of working.
• Knowledge and application of standardised behavioural assessments (e.g., QABF, FAI).

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Registered & practicing member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Learning disabilities and challenging behaviour specific post graduate courses

Desirable

• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses e.g.: Makaton/ PECs/ Talking Mats.
• Accredited (or similar) post graduate dysphagia training

Job Related Aptitude & Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills for use of electronic health records and ability to adapt to new developments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organisational skills including good time management - clinical and non-clinical.
• Communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation skills to deliver reports, verbally and written information.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and adults with complex speech, language and communication needs
• Experience of contributing to education of children, young people, families, colleagues in health and education settings
• Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability

Desirable

• Experience within a community learning disability health setting
• Experience of working with people who exhibit behaviours which challenge
• Experience managing a caseload and supervising others

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders.
• Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognise when to seek support.

Desirable

• Evidence of self-directed learning/reflective practice.

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and an understanding of the needs of service users who challenge services and who have complex health needs. Understanding of the statutory / legal requirements for working within the specialty. Knowledge of SLT models, underpinned by theory and practical experience, including application of standardised assessments. Demonstrates knowledge of range of SLT assessment tools & therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. Desirable Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support model and Functional Analysis and experience of application of these models of working. Knowledge and application of standardised behavioural assessments (e.g., QABF, FAI). Qualifications Essential Qualified Speech and Language Therapist Registered & practicing member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) Learning disabilities and challenging behaviour specific post graduate courses Desirable Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses e.g.: Makaton/ PECs/ Talking Mats. Accredited (or similar) post graduate dysphagia training Job Related Aptitude & Skills Essential Competent IT skills for use of electronic health records and ability to adapt to new developments. Ability to work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational skills including good time management - clinical and non-clinical. Communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. Demonstrates excellent presentation skills to deliver reports, verbally and written information. Experience Essential Experience of working with children, young people and adults with complex speech, language and communication needs Experience of contributing to education of children, young people, families, colleagues in health and education settings Experience of working with individuals with a learning disability Desirable Experience within a community learning disability health setting Experience of working with people who exhibit behaviours which challenge Experience managing a caseload and supervising others Personal Qualities Essential Ability to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders. Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognise when to seek support. Desirable Evidence of self-directed learning/reflective practice.

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

Slade House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Slade House

Horspath Driftway

Oxford

OX3 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?We are looking for OT's to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.

Our rotation offers a unique opportunity to work in a mix of clinical areas across physical health, mental health and various specialist services. The rotation currently includes:

• Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Adult Learning Disability (community)
• Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (community)
• Community Therapy Service (community)
• Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)

The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals to the south of the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months (subject to change).

This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. 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.

Main duties of the job

• To provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
• Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer Preceptorship Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
• To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the education of occupational therapy students and apprentices.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes

You'll be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team from day one. Newly qualified OTs can complete our award-winning Flyer Programme preceptorship, alongside monthly Band 5 CPD and peer support sessions. Our rotational programme offers experience across a wide range of clinical areas, providing an excellent foundation for your career. We're committed to helping you grow through our Career Development Framework, with opportunities to develop in clinical practice, leadership, education, research and quality improvement.

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

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 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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Mentions learning from a range of placements
• Demonstration of MDT working
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions or learning disabilities in designated specialist area.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Good command of written English
• Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation
• Able to prioritise workload and manage own time.
• Demonstrates good clinical reasoning skills.

Desirable

• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the Occupational Therapy profession.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered or working towards
• Recognised graduate Occupational Therapy qualification.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

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).

Job summary

Do you have an interest in tackling health inequalities for people with a learning disability? Do you want to maintain a healthy work-life balance?

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our City and South Oxfordshire Community Learning Disability Service based in Abingdon. Our small, friendly directorate thrives on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teamwork to provide holistic care for adults with learning disabilities.

We're looking for candidates with physiotherapy experience in learning disabilities, neuromuscular conditions, or related fields. Join our well-established team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from one of our three bases in Banbury, Oxford or Abingdon.

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.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver specialist, evidence based physiotherapeutic management to people with a learning disability and a range of diverse and complex health conditions
• To provide a high quality physiotherapy service to people with a learning disability in their homes and in a variety of community and other health care settings
• To be responsible for your own caseload as an autonomous practitioner adapting your approach to meet the health and communication needs of the service users
• To work jointly and in a holistic manner with the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability Team, the LD Physiotherapy Team and wider health and social care services
• To participate in and contribute to clinical governance, and physiotherapy and service wide developmental projects
• You will have the opportunity to use your clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage your own caseload, work independently and organise your time flexibly.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from a base.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

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.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree or diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• 1 week/1 year post graduate training in posture management
• Formal post graduate qualification in any of the core areas of physio

Skills and experience

Essential

• Post graduate working experience in learning disabilities or neurological rehab
• Experience of independently managing and prioritising a caseload

Desirable

• Experience of or formal training in, teaching physiotherapy related topics
• Awareness of, and experience of using 24 hour posture management
• Experience of supervising students or band 4 colleagues

Travel

Essential

• Car driver with UK license and access to vehicle

Learning disability awareness

Essential

• Awareness of and interest in learning disability health needs/ inequalities
• Expression of interest in working in the UK in the LD specialist field

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).

Job summary

Do you have experience working as an Inpatient or Community Social Worker?

Do you want to transform the lives of people with mental health conditions?

We welcome applicants who are newly qualified and who are interested in a Band 5 development post.

We are a friendly and dynamic integrated mental health team in the beautiful City of Oxford and we are looking for strengths based social workers, who are committed to promoting the social perspective of mental health. Based in Headington, Shabs and Hilda will actively promote for you to be a relational based social worker and enhance your social work leadership skills to enable you to flourish and develop in your role.

We invest in higher level post qualifying professional development and our monthly social work forum is where our energetic collective meet to share ideas and talk about the messy stuff.

Newly qualified? Don't worry! We will give you the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in social work values and ethics (and all the complicated legal bits in between!). Our ASYE programme is excellent and you will have a protected case load for the duration of the supported year of practice.

Main duties of the job

You will play a crucial role in improving mental health outcomes for our service users. You will bring a distinctive social and rights based perspective to the work that you do and promote this within the multi-disciplinary team and beyond. You will liaise with other agencies to ensure that the needs and rights of people with lived experience of mental health are at the front and centre of services and interventions.

You will use your advanced relationship skills to work with people to make positive and self-directed change and support them to work towards recovery as defined by them. You will provide advocacy support and understand the important role of carers, working in partnership to support them especially at time of crisis.

Providing statutory social care assessments under the Care Act and s.117 after-care Mental Health Act is a key feature of the role and you will provide a strengths based, rights focused assessment to identify and meet need, ensuring timely review of packages of support.

Working with complexity and risk is a key feature of the role and you will use your safeguarding adults knowledge to identify abuse and neglect and work with the person and other agencies to seek ways in which to protect and safeguard the person. At times, you will need to use legislative frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act to support people who are unable to make decisions for themselves, balancing and protecting the rights of people and others.

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

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.

Our community need social workers to work full time (yes - you are that valued!) but we understand the importance of work life balance so if you have other interests that you want to develop then lets have a chat to see how we can help you achieve a balance that works for you.

Our diverse community would love to have you join the team so get in touch for an informal chat.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Qualified social worker or nearing completion of social work degree/Masters
• Understanding of mental health conditions and models of mental disorder
• Experience of assessing need and implementing and reviewing care and support packages

Desirable

• Higher level qualification -BIA and/or AMHP

Knowledge

Essential

• Practical knowledge of the Care Act , Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and associated codes of practice and statutory guidance
• Knowledge of s.42 Care Act safeguarding adults and Making Safeguarding Personal
• Knowledge of how to recognise different forms of abuse and harm and how raise a concern for both adults and children and young people
• Recognising the importance of the social perspective of mental health and the importance of rights based person centred approaches

Desirable

• Knowledge of the process of applications to the Court of Protection
• Housing legislation

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrating the ability to use a strengths and rights based approach to social care assessments under the Care Act and s.117 aftercare
• Ensuring that the social perspective of mental health is promoted to the wider MDT
• Ability to use a range of communication skills to engage people who use mental health services

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).

Job summary

A Physiotherapy Assistant post has become available within the Community Learning Disability Service in Oxford Health.

It is an opportunity to provide physiotherapy input in a community setting, for service users who have a learning disability.

You will be supported by a senior physiotherapist in all aspects of your role and will have opportunity for learning and development.

You will have options to work flexibly at a base in Banbury, Oxford or Abingdon or from your home.

Main duties of the job

• Carrying out routine physiotherapy interventions and basic assessments. This work will be with clients who have a range of complex disabilities and health needs.
• Recording all work completed with clients on clinical records and to share information with the supervising physiotherapist
• Carrying out informal assessments/observations and information gathering to contribute to the therapist's holistic assessment.
• Implement client specific physiotherapy recommendations and resources to other professionals and carers.
• Use IT effectively to extend physiotherapist's programmes/activities.
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions in a range of community settings, which may include day services and the patient's own home.
• Undertake manual handling manoeuvres and carry out physical activities in a range of different environments, including on the floor, in a swimming pool and working at different bed heights.
• Driving around the county in potentially busy traffic

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be carrying out routine physiotherapy interventions and basic assessments. This work will be working with clients who have with a range of complex disabilities and health needs.

To record all work completed with clients on clinical records and to share information with the supervising physiotherapist.

To manage a prioritised and specified caseload with support from a physiotherapist.

To provide direct feedback to parents/carers, other professionals and supervising physiotherapist on sessions carried out.

To be physically able to safely undertake manual handling manoeuvres and carry out physical activities in a range of different environments, including on the floor, in a swimming pool and working at different bed heights.

Regular commuting by car across Oxfordshire to a range of different community settings.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in physiotherapy or similar
• Relevant NVQ III/B Tech/ A-levels

Desirable

• Working with individuals who have a learning disability or neurological condition
• Additional relevant training in learning disabilities and / or physiotherapy.
• Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor.

Skills

Essential

• Driving license and access to a car
• IT skills

Desirable

• Qualifications in IT

Communication

Desirable

• Communication skills
• High level of spoken and written English language

Job summary

Are you an experienced Psychological Therapist looking to advance your leadership skills?

We are seeking a part time Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join our team!

Working with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Locality Lead, you will help deliver high-quality psychological therapy care and support service development, with a particular focus on the Northeast AMHT.

As a key member of the team, you will support psychological therapy colleagues and work within the friendly, supportive adult mental health team in Northeast Oxfordshire. You will promote psychologically informed practice by advising AMHT staff on patient care and the contribution of psychological therapies.

We offer great CPD and training opportunities and have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, which is hosted by the Trust. We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry. We also collaborate with Oxford Brookes University, Buckinghamshire New University, and the University of Bath.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skillsand shape psychological therapies within the newly integrated Northeast Adult Mental Health Team, part of the North and West Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Locality.

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who is committed to improving outcomes for people with long-term mental health needs. We would welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience of leading and managing psychological therapy staff
• Advanced knowledge of a specialist therapeutic approach
• Strong working knowledge of effective, evidence-based treatments
• Sound clinical risk assessment and management skills
• Experience of safeguarding children and adults at risk
• Substantial experience of supervising psychological therapists

About us

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

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.

Person Specification

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996, as accredited by the British Psychological Society, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration
• Full accreditation with relevant bodies
• Ability to travel between bases as required

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Qualifications / training in clinical supervision - This sounds more relevant to clinical supervision.
• Eligible for BABCP accreditation

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and in patient settings.
• Experience of supervising others.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of teaching and training.

Desirable

• Experience of running / co-running groups
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working in the NHS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by professional and accrediting bodies.
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Ability to identify provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviours
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Ability to develop and use complex and multimedia materials for presentation and public, professional and academic settings

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties

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).

Job summary

Are you an RMN, Social Worker or OT seeking a new challenge in CAMHS?

We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join our team! This full-time role provides recovery-focused care to children and young people in mental health crisis. Working across Oxfordshire within a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, you will assess needs and risks, coordinate evidence-based interventions, manage a caseload and collaborate with families and partner agencies. The seven-day community service includes weekends and bank holiday working.

We are seeking a registered Mental Health Nurse, Children's Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with relevant mental health and community experience. You will communicate confidently, assess and manage risk, prioritise effectively, maintain clear records and contribute to multidisciplinary working. Compassion, adaptability, resilience and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusive care are essential.

This rare opportunity offers expert supervision, practical experience and structured development towards a Band 6 role. You will join a supportive specialist team that values collaboration, learning and staff wellbeing while making a meaningful difference to children, young people and families in crisis.

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Practitioner is responsible for assessing children and young people experiencing acute mental health difficulties, identifying and managing risk, and coordinating evidence-based interventions that support recovery. The role includes holding and managing a caseload, responding to changes or deterioration in a young person's presentation, maintaining accurate and timely clinical records, and working collaboratively with families, carers, schools, CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies. The post-holder also contributes to multidisciplinary meetings, shift coordination, safeguarding, service development, audit and training, while maintaining professional registration, confidentiality and compliance with Trust policies. The Role involves flexible community-based working across Oxfordshire, independent travel between locations and participation in a seven-day rota operating between 8am and 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health.
• To understand and have experience of risk management
• To have an understanding of CMHTs and interdisciplinary working

Desirable

• To have a good knowledge of community services & To have awareness of national and local issues concerning mental health.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or Children's Social Worker or Occupational therapy Professional registration / Professional qualification (degree or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• To have appropriate experience, which should include some community and working with mental health. To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Community work with people with mental health needs. To have experience of audit.

Personal qualities

Essential

• To be able to manage in a stressful working environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers.
• Adaptable and flexible. Able to use own initiative when appropriate.
• Team player. Reliable. able to build rapport

contractual

Essential

• Able to travel independently between sites within the Trust to undertake work and have the capacity to carry equipment relative to your post.

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).

Job summary

Are you an experienced HCPC registered Psychologist seeking a new challenge?

We are currently wishing to recruit a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, to be based in our newly developed team in northeast Oxfordshire, which is part of of the integrated North & West Adult Mental Health Team.

We really want to hear from enthusiastic HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling Psychologists wishing to make a difference to patients with complex mental health difficulties. Additionally, we are keen to hear from other accredited psychological therapists that can demonstrate they meet the specification.

We offer CPD and training for career progression, have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health that includes Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training, which is hosted by the Trust.

We encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and Department of Experimental Psychology. We also collaborate with Oxford Brookes University and Buckinghamshire New University.

We provide excellent accredited supervision by senior therapists to help you consolidate your therapy skills in a focused and supported way.

As a flexible employer we would welcome discussions about opportunities we can offer in posts both full and part time, for people wanting to specialise in adult mental health.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• To provide specialist psychological assessments of referred clients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care.
• To plan and implement formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy.
• To implement a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
• To contribute to the triage of referrals from the AMHT and consider the appropriate level of treatment.

About us

As a Trust we provide 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
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996, as accredited by the British Psychological Society, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
• Qualifications / training in clinical supervision
• Eligible for BABCP accreditation

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by professional and accrediting bodies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers, and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Good organisational and time management skills, ability to plan and prioritise own workload.
• Excellent IT and keyboard skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, day services and in patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and threat of physical abuse
• Experience of supervising others.

Desirable

• Experience of running / co-running groups
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties
• Experience of working in the NHS

Personal Qualities

Essential

• An interest in and positive approach towards working with people with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties.
• Ability to travel between sites and to regional meetings

Desirable

• Willingness to work flexibly
• An awareness of own strengths and limitations

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).

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge within a dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service that is currently transforming its Getting Help offer?

We are recruiting two Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) to join the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Targeted Team. The two vacancies comprise one full-time substantive role and one fixed-term maternity cover position until 30 August 2027.

A Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) is a highly specialist role in a CAMHS team. The role is pivotal to enhancing accessibility to CAMHS by delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for mild to moderate low mood and anxiety disorders. The national Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) programme was developed following recommendations made in 'Implementing the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health' plan, to provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people.

With a big national focus on improving services for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing, there has never been a better time to join Oxford Health CAMHS and make a positive difference to children and young people's lives.

Main duties of the job

The role is pivotal to enhancing accessibility to the Getting Help Targeted pathway in CAMHS by delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for mild to moderate low mood and anxiety disorders.

You will be expected to undertake mental health assessments of children, involving families and carers where required. This will include completing risk assessments, care plans, and GP letters, as well as liaising with other agencies such as social care and schools.

You will provide one-to-one, CBT-informed, evidence-based interventions to children and their families, both remotely and face to face across a range of community bases. There will also be opportunities to deliver CBT-informed group interventions.

This role will require you to travel between community locations, you must therefore be comfortable and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

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"

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holders will work within the Targeted Team in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, providing high-volume, low-intensity interventions. The roles are hybrid, meaning clinical work can take place in schools, at the clinic base and, on occasion, remotely.

The post-holders will offer a range of low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based treatments, alongside assisted self-management interventions for young people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression. They will also offer parent-led interventions focused on addressing challenging behaviour and childhood anxiety.

The roles will involve working closely with children, young people, families, and education settings. The post-holders will have opportunities to develop their skills in working with schools and contributing to a whole-community approach.

The roles are pivotal in enhancing accessibility to CAMHS by delivering low-intensity psychological interventions for mild to moderate low mood and anxiety disorders, as well as assessing the mental health needs of children and young people.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunities available. You will need to use the supporting statement section of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for these roles. You should refer to the job description, person specification and guidance notes attached to these roles to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist candidates for interview, and you should ensure that you address these criteria 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 applications. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure that the use of AI tools does not generate an application that inaccurately reflects their knowledge, skills, or values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from CWP Training course (Post Graduate Certificate in CYP IAPT Low Intensity Psychological Therapies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community

Contractual Requirements or other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites
• IT competent

Job summary

Are you a qualified mental heath professional seeking a new challenge with more ownership and an opportunity to develop?

A full-time opportunity has arisen to join the community CAMHS team for South Oxfordshire. We are seeking a Senior Mental Heath Practitioner to join a multi-discipline team who support children and young people with moderate to severe mental illness.

This would be a great role for someone with excellent band 5 experience who is ready for their next step up to a band 6 role or someone already at a band 6 role wanting to broaden their experience.

Main duties of the job

• Collaboratively assess, plan and provide evidence-based treatment programmes for children and young people referred to the Oxfordshire CAMHS Getting More Help team.
• Take responsibility for an agreed clinical caseload, involving key working and providing therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and maintain relevant and evidence-based therapeutic activities as appropriate to the patient's needs.
• Work closely with a range of agencies including, social care, schools, other CAMHS teams, to meet the needs of children and young people to work collaboratively to develop/provide integrated services.

About us

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification either RMN/OT/Social Work

Desirable

• Higher education such as masters

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within mental health settings including working with Children and Young People

Desirable

• Direct experience of working within CAMHS

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of assessing mental illness and providing treatment

Desirable

• Enhanced knowledge of specific treatments within CAMHS and experience in implementing these in practice

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).

Job summary

The Abingdon Emergency Multidisciplinary Unit (Abingdon EMU) provides Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) to patients in the community. We are a Multidisciplinary (MDT) consisting of doctors, nurses, paramedics, physios and occupational therapists aiming to provide holistic care to medically unwell patients in the community and avoid hospital admission.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team and help develop our service.

This role is based within an ambulatory unit, as well as working with inpatients for assessment of ongoing rehabilitation and discharge planning.

This is a full time or part time role minimum of 28.5 hrs per week. working shifts including some weekend working.

Main duties of the job

• To work autonomously as an Occupational Therapist as part of an MDT to provide holistic SDEC care to unwell patients.
• To prioritise, assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of care, analysing patient needs and making judgements about best practice contributing to the assessment and treatment of patient to prevent hospital admission.
• To provide leadership for junior/non-registered staff as appropriate to the post, through supervision and appraisal, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• To manage own caseload.

We strongly encourage informal visits prior to completing an application form. All interviews will be conducted Face to Face.

About us

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work flexibly across localities including patient's homes to conduct a thorough assessment as required.
• To work alongside Community Therapy Services (CTS).
• To undertake more complex assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and professional expertise. Determine appropriate care plans utilising expert treatment skills and options.
• To communicate effectively with all patients, and their families/carers using an advanced range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools ensuring their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment plan which may be complex and sensitive.
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and provide support to junior colleagues undertaking risk assessments.

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.The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

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.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Current Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Post graduate education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in NHS as a registered occupational therapist
• Experience of managing own caseload and discharge planning
• Relevant clinical experience in different specialities

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards taking referrals and co-ordinating shifts

Qualities

Essential

• Good communicator
• Team player and ability to lead
• Willingness to be involed or have been involved in service improvement

Desirable

• Good IT Skills

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).

Job summary

Are you an experienced HCPC registered Psychologist seeking a new challenge in a brand new pathway?

We're looking for a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologistrole within our newly established Intensive Case Management (ICM) Pathway.

This innovative service will provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs who may struggle to engage with traditional services. Operating across Oxford, the team will deliver proactive, flexible support, responding to needs in a timely and coordinated manner.

The Intensive Case Management Pathwayis founded on active engagement rather than office-based care. Staff will work flexibly across the county, supporting individuals in community settings, their homes or Trust premises. Interventions will be tailored, relationship-focused and recovery-oriented, promoting continuity, trust and consistent engagement. Shared caseload responsibility, alongside a key worker model and regular MDT reviews, will enable rapid responses to relapse, risk and disengagement.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate professionals who are committed to supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. You will be confident in managing complexity and dynamic risk, while working within a recovery-focused, trauma-informed framework. This is an opportunity to help shape a new service and make a meaningful difference across Buckinghamshire.

Main duties of the job

The Psychologist for the Intensive Case Management (ICM) Pathway provides psychological expertise to support the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused and evidence-based care for adults with psychosis and complex mental health needs who experience significant challenges in engaging with services.

You will:

• Provide specialist psychological assessments of referred clients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources.
• Plan and implement formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the client's problems, and employing methods of proven efficacy.
• Implement a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• Contribute to the triage of referrals to the ICM team and consider the appropriate level of treatment.

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 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We may be able to offer this role on a part-time basis for more information contact us using the details below.

You'll be joining a newly established, fully integrated multidisciplinary team that's committed to delivering innovative, person-centred mental health care across Buckinghamshire. Working alongside Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Support Workers and Clinical Leads, you'll be part of a collaborative team where every profession plays a key role in supporting recovery.

Our Intensive Case Management and Rehabilitation Pathway has been designed to provide flexible, assertive outreach for adults and older adults with complex mental health needs who may struggle to engage with traditional services. Rather than expecting people to come to us, we meet them where they are - building trusting relationships and providing support in their homes, local communities and other settings where they feel comfortable.

As a team, we share responsibility for supporting our service users through regular multidisciplinary discussions, collaborative decision-making and a strong focus on continuity of care. You'll have the opportunity to work creatively alongside colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds, developing holistic interventions that address mental and physical health, social needs and recovery goals together.

This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new service from the outset, helping to shape how the pathway develops while working within a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and recovery-focused practice. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction and evidence-based training package to support them in delivering high-quality care.

Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent) with current HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral qualification in a clinically relevant area and/or BABCP accreditation (or eligibility).

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties, including psychosis.

Desirable

• Experience of working within Community Mental Health Teams, Rehabilitation or Intensive Case Management services.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of psychological therapies, risk assessment, formulation and consultation, with the ability to apply these to complex clinical presentations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national policy, guidance or service models relating to psychosis, rehabilitation or Intensive Case Management.

Communication & Leadership

Essential

• Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, providing consultation, supervision and psychologically informed leadership to colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of leading service development, quality improvement, audit or research projects.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates a recovery-focused, trauma-informed approach with the ability to engage people who may find it difficult to engage with services and manage complexity effectively.

Desirable

• Evidence of promoting innovation and supporting the development of psychologically informed practice across teams.

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).

Job summary

This role of Specialist Mental Health Practitioner for Primary Care is fundamental to the development and leadership of innovative new teams and integrated mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (PCNs). The role promotes and provides early assessment, treatment and improved access to evidence-based interventions for people with SMI. The role will help people to focus on achievable goals and access local community resources. The service will be for people over 18 years old (including carers) with a specific focus on:

Those with mental health needs that exceed the access criteria for IAPT and do not meet the access criteria for secondary carePeople with serious or significant mental illness (SMI) who are in recovery and relatively stable in secondary care mental health services who could be cared for within primary carePeople with SMI who are eligible for an annual health check and medication review and improved access to physical health interventionsYounger adults with SMI (18-25years) particularly those transitioning between children's and adult servicesThose diagnosed with, or presenting with traits of, personality disorder who will benefit from enhanced support across primary care through the MHICS team

Main duties of the job

As part of a small team, the postholder will:

• Contribute to delivering and co-developing the primary care mental health service model. This includes care pathways for the provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network within Oxfordshire.
• Work as part of the MDT to support and advise the Primary Care Team in triage, assessment and treatment of patients needing mental health support.
• Accept referrals direct from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment / treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.
• Work with adults (18+) with severe / significant mental illness, whose mental health needs can be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a biopsychosocial model.
• Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth transitions between teams and services and facilitate an 'easy in, easy out' approach to improve access to evidence-based interventions.
• Work closely with, and provide day to day support and guidance to, the primary care navigator role, connecting people to appropriate community and voluntary sector support.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA8247738

Job locations

White Horse Medical Practice

Volunteer Way

Faringdon

SN7 7YU

United Kingdom

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.

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.

Person Specification

Qulaification

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification

Desirable

• Post graduate relevant training

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive community mental health care experience with adults living with serious mental illness

Desirable

• Experience in primary care setting

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of delivering person centred interventions with people living with serious mental illness

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psychosocial intervention with adults who have serious mental illness

Person Specification Qulaification Essential Relevant professional qualification Desirable Post graduate relevant training Knowledge Essential Extensive community mental health care experience with adults living with serious mental illness Desirable Experience in primary care setting Experience Essential Extensive experience of delivering person centred interventions with people living with serious mental illness Desirable Experience of delivering psychosocial intervention with adults who have serious mental illness

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

White Horse Medical Practice

Volunteer Way

Faringdon

SN7 7YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

White Horse Medical Practice

Volunteer Way

Faringdon

SN7 7YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and proactive CAFM Systems and Compliance Manager to join our Estates and Facilities team. This role plays a vital part in ensuring that our estates, facilities and property services operate safely, effectively and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

As a key member of the Estates and Facilities Department, you will be responsible for the effective management and development of the Trust's Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system. You will ensure the system remains fully operational, accurate and robust, providing the information and assurance required to demonstrate compliance across Hard FM, Soft FM and Property Services functions.

You will work closely with operational teams to maintain accurate asset records, oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, support compliance reporting, and ensure staff are appropriately trained to fulfil their responsibilities.

This role requires regular travel across Trust sites. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently between locations and undertake site visits as requir

Main duties of the job

• Lead and monitor compliance with planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory and mandatory requirements across Estates and Facilities services.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive PPM programmes, ensuring maintenance activities are completed and accurately recorded within CAFM and Trust systems.
• Produce compliance reports and documentation, demonstrating performance against agreed KPIs and service standards.
• Monitor delivery against maintenance schedules and programmes of work, identifying and addressing any areas of non-compliance.
• Work closely with Service Managers to review performance, track actions and drive continuous improvement through regular governance meetings.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring services are delivered in line with contractual requirements, compliance standards and Trust expectations.
• Ensure contractors adhere to the Trust's Safe Working Policy, Permit to Work procedures and all relevant health and safety requirements.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

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 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

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

• Proven leadership and staff management skills (visible leader).
• Ability to manage and review complex data and present to a varied audience
• Substantial relevant post-qualification experience as a senior manager within an Estates and Facilities department or managing compliance.
• Experience of working across departments and organisational boundaries.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of all aspects of contract management and procurement.
• Able to demonstrate expert knowledge of procurement rules and regulations; including OJEU and public sector procurement rules.
• Good knowledge of Estates and Facilities services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.

Job summary

Are you a passionate Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity?

Join our Intensive Support Team in our Learning Disability Service in Oxfordshire and become part of a compassionate, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychological care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

This post is being advertised as 22.5-37.5 hours, depending on the candidate's preference, and would allow for the possibility of flexible working. In addition this post is being advertised as a Band 7 to 8a.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• Providing consultation and advice to multidisciplinary colleagues across the LD service.
• Delivering individual and group therapy.
• Supervising Assistant Psychologists and supporting Trainee Clinical Psychologists where appropriate.
• Contributing to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promoting evidence-based, person-centred psychological practice across the team

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

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 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of our supportive psychology network, you'll benefit from:

• Regular clinical and professional supervision.
• Access to continuing professional development and specialist training.
• Opportunities to contribute to research, service evaluation and quality improvement.
• A welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding care.
• Flexible part-time working within a supportive service

If you're looking for a role where your expertise can make a genuine impact while maintaining an excellent work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working with considerable autonomy, and exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care, treatment and discharge.
• Demonstrate further specialist training/experience through having received a minimum of 50 hours clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist over a minimum of 18 months, or an alternative Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. agreed by the Director of Psychology.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the use of analysing complex information from many sources in order to make decisions regarding appropriate treatment pans, frequently requiring sustains and intense concentration
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, people with additional disabilities etc.)
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Training in clinical supervision of doctoral trainee clinical psychologists.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
• IT skills to use word processing, data entry, statistical packages and Powerpoint for presentations.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology
• Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
• Formal IT training

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.

personal qualities

Essential

• Responsible and sensitive to clients' needs, showing an ability to balance their needs with that of the service.
• Able to contain distressing and painful information providing clients with a feeling of security and a sense of being understood
• Able to contain and work with organisational stress such as difficult team dynamics.
• Able to make good decisions in times of crisis or when faced with highly distressed clients
• Shows awareness of one's personal limits and can discuss cases openly with supervisor, asking for help with faced with challenges
• Able to sustain intense periods of concentration to carry out complex assessments when faced with the young person, their family and significant others.
• Able to organise and plan own workload and that of trainee clinical psychologists.

Desirable

• Personal experience of mental health problem
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour

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).

Job summary

Chef - Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health CentrePart-Time | Average 28.5 Hours Per Week

Are you an experienced Chef looking for a role with great work-life balance, enhanced weekend pay and the opportunity to make a real difference?

We're looking for a Chef to join our friendly Catering Team at Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre. You'll prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors, supporting wellbeing and recovery through excellent food and service.

Working Pattern

Week 1

Tuesday: 09:00 to 17:30Saturday: 09:00 to 18:00Sunday: 09:00 to 18:00

Week 2

Monday: 09:00 to 17:30Wednesday: 09:00 to 17:30Thursday: 09:00 to 17:30Friday: 09:00 to 17:30Pay Rates

Bottom of Band 4

Monday to Friday: £14.52 per hourSaturday: £18.88 per hourSunday/Bank Holiday: £23.23 per hour

Top of Band 4

Monday to Friday: £15.93 per hourSaturday: £20.71 per hourSunday/Bank Holiday: £25.49 per hour

Why Join Us?

• Enhanced weekend and Bank Holiday pay
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• No late-night shifts
• A supportive and welcoming team
• Job security and NHS benefits
• The opportunity to positively impact patient care every day

If you are passionate about delivering quality food and excellent service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help make every meal matter.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

• Provide high-quality catering services for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring all food meets required nutritional, safety and presentation standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hygienic working environment in line with legislation, Trust policies and daily work schedules.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking or cold processing, including salads, desserts and other menu items.
• Cook food to the correct temperatures, ensuring quality, taste and consistency are maintained.
• Process and prepare meals for patients with special dietary requirements, liaising with nursing and clinical staff where necessary.
• Receive, check and record deliveries, including time, date, temperature, quantity and condition of goods.
• Assist in developing and producing a diverse four-week seasonal menu in collaboration with the food services dietician.
• Ensure all food produced meets nutritional standards and individual dietary needs.
• Complete all required documentation, including HACCP records, food safety logs, wastage reports and cleaning schedules.
• Report equipment faults or maintenance needs promptly to the supervisor.
• Maintain effective stock control, ensuring efficient use of resources and correct storage of supplies.
• Participate in all required training, including travel to designated training locations.
• Respond to complaints and service issues in a timely, professional manner.

About us

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

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 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.

Person Specification

Food Safety & Hygiene

Essential

• Holds Level 2 Food Safety certificate minimum (Level 3 desirable)
• Knowledge of basic kitchen safety, food hygiene, and safe systems of work

Desirable

• Training in allergen management or special diets

Time Management & Working Under Pressure

Essential

• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and deliver meals to deadlines in a busy kitchen environment

Customer / Service User Focus

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of delivering a high-quality food service that meets the needs and preferences of service users, including respect, dignity, and individual choice