Job summary
- Main area
- Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours considered, hybrid office/home working pattern)
- Job ref
- 267-BM5979814-B
- Employer
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Prospect House, 2nd Floor
- Town
- High Wycombe
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per anum | Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Care Coordinator - SPA - High Wycombe
Band 6
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.
We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Job overview
Are you a registered mental health professional with an interest in psychological therapies and wishing to expand your experience?
We are looking for a Care Co-Ordinator for our Single Point of Access (SPA) service in Buckinghamshire.
We’re looking for people who are compassionate, work well in a team, are enthusiastic, highly motivated and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This position would suit registered mental health professionals including Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers or Occupational Therapists.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team, assessing patients’ needs and providing patient-specific programmes of care through individual, group and digital treatments.
The post holder will also work closely with the Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies Single Point of Access (SPA) team participating in screening, risk assessing and supporting people to access therapy within both primary & secondary care.
Suitable candidates will have the opportunity to undertake high quality training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Support from skilled supervisors and comprehensive training will be provided to ensure the post holder develops their skills to deliver Talking Therapies psychological therapies.
Working for our organisation
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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies service follows a hybrid working pattern, currently aiming for staff on average to work for 2 days in a Trust office or clinic and 3 days from home.
Our two main bases are centrally located within Aylesbury and High Wycombe, and we use additional clinic space around the county. Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes is essential.
Currently, assessments and groups are provided in the evening and there may be an expectation to work one evening per week as part of the contracted hours.
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.
Visit our website BTT Website to find out how we support over 12,000 adults each year to manage their common mental health difficulties.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Professional Qualification (Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Social Work) or a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Experience
Essential criteria
- An understanding of community mental health teams and interdisciplinary working
- Experience in working with adults/older adults with mental health difficulties
- An understanding of models of community care and some experience in this setting
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the stepped care model
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
- To be able to understand and demonstrate competence in Risk Management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Martyn Bradshaw
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 901600
- Additional information
To find out more about the role and have an informal discussion, please email the [email protected] and provide your contact details and availability
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