Clinical Specialist - Mental Health Nurse/Occupational TherapistNHS

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.

Job description

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.

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