• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-25-0942?language=en&page=609&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a qualified Psychiatric Nurse or Occupational Therapist passionate about mental health?

  Do you wish to work for a team that is going through an exciting time in terms of changes to the way we work in line with the Community Mental Health Framework?

  The Wallingford, Henley and Thame AMHT have a rare opportunity for you to become part of the well-established function, that is part of the broader South Oxfordshire Adult Mental Health Team (AMHT)?

  The South AMHT consists of four bases in Wallingford, Abingdon, Didcot and Wantage and consists of a multi-disciplinary team of a range of different clinical staff members. We also work closely with embedded third sector services in each locality.

  You will be supported by an experienced leadership team from across the professions who facilitate forums for Nursing and Occupational Therapists and hold your development as central. We offer regular supervision and you will be encouraged and supported to undertake any training relevant to your professional development.

  The role is 37.5 hours per week, the role will require some weekends working (one weekend in six) and we have the opportunity for staff to work late and early shifts across the week. We welcome flexible working so please call us to discuss how we may be able to accommodate other working patterns. You will not be required to work night shifts.

  The role will require travel so it is essential that the candidate has a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

  Main duties of the job

  The role will involve being the allocated key worker (formerly known as Care Coordinator) for a caseload of patients with severe and enduring mental illness. In these instances, you will be playing an integral role as part of a multi-disciplinary team in that person's recovery, which would include the assessment, collaborative care planning and review of the person's needs.

  You will also be expected to undertake bio-psycho-social assessments for patients referred to the team, and this may include offering brief evidence based interventions for up to eight weeks, ensuring to work in partnership with service users and their families/carers to ensure the development of a treatment plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies.You will also be expected to complete duty, which includes triaging new referrals (we receive referrals from the Keystone Hubs, GPs, EDPS etc) and identifying if the patient requires an assessment within the AMHT or signposting to other services.

  You will be expected to be able to complete risks assessments and appropriately escalate any concerns about risk or safeguarding.

  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

  Details

  Date posted

  24 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  267-OA7345885

  Job locations

  Wallingford Community Hospital

  Reading Road

  Wallingford

  OX10 9DU

  
  

  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

  Education and Training

  Essential

  • Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
  • Professional Registration

  Desirable

  • Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

  Occupational Experience

  Essential

  • To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
  • To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health

  Skills required - IT / Admin

  Essential

  • To be IT literate
  • To have excellent English written communication skills

  Person Specification

  Education and Training

  Essential

  • Professional Qualification (Degree or equivalent)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio
  • Professional Registration

  Desirable

  • Post graduate education specifically relating to client group (Post basic qualification in community care/ research awareness/ management)

  Occupational Experience

  Essential

  • To have experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • To have highly extensive experience which should include community and working with mental health
  • To have a good knowledge and interest in community care and have specific clinical expertise in mental health

  Skills required - IT / Admin

  Essential

  • To be IT literate
  • To have excellent English written communication skills

  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

  Wallingford Community Hospital

  Reading Road

  Wallingford

  OX10 9DU

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Wallingford Community Hospital

  Reading Road

  Wallingford

  OX10 9DU

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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