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Senior Mental Health Practitioner-Mental Health Liaison Social WorkerinSwindoninSwindonPUBLISHED THU 17 OCT 2024

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum | Pro rata  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

24-HOUREATING DISORDERMENTAL HEALTHMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHSON-CALLSOCIAL WORK

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The role of Senior Mental Health Practitioner-Mental Health Liaison Social Worker at Swindon CAMHS with Oxford Health NHS Trust involves delivering vital support for children and young people facing mental health challenges. The practitioner will work within a multidisciplinary team at Great Western Hospital, providing day-to-day clinical support and ensuring a high-quality liaison service. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, managing risks, and offering consultation to hospital staff regarding patients with mental health needs. Additionally, the position supports the ongoing service modernisation based on the Thrive model to ensure timely and appropriate care.

Candidates, who should be qualified Mental Health Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses, Occupational Therapists, or Social Workers, will benefit from a comprehensive induction program, ongoing training, and robust supervision. Flexibility in working patterns is provided, with core service hours from 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and a 24-hour on-call service as part of the role. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community.

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The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values.Learn more...
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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
 


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