Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Nurse/Social Worker/OT
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2235 (66% match) is an eligible occupation, and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust assigned 52 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2235 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2235 (Registered mental health nurses) · 66% match
- Likely 2461 (Social workers) · 12% match
- Likely 2229 (Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified) · 11% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2235 Registered mental health nurses Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2461 Social workers Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2229 Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 us an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist.
Alongside the multi -disciplinary team, you will be working with young people experiencing a wide variety of mental health difficulties sometimes with complex social situations and neurodevelopmental challenges.
We strongly encourage professionals who are interested in re-direction and have an extremely robust training package tailored to role to ensure you feel confident in your role.
Check us out online at: BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTube
The role will include undertaking the assessment of the young person's mental health needs, alongside your colleagues and working 1-1 with young people in providing the treatment plan drawing on a variety of interventions that may involve multi-agency networking where necessary.
You will be offered in house training in a number of evidence-based interventions, for example CBT, DBT skills, mentalisation based therapy, motivational interviewing and compassionate focused therapy to name just a few.
The Main Duties Of The Job Are
- Comprehensive assessment of children and young people presenting to the service. Melksham CAMHS have a multi disciplinary clinic working with colleagues to assess and make the best plan for young people.
- Shared formulation , risk assessment and care planning.
- Multi agency working.
- Delivery and/or oversight of collaborative treatment plan using evidence-based interventions.
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
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered mental health nurses (SOC 2235) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £32,240–48,256
- Median £39,260
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust assigned 52 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2235 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.