Senior Mental Health Practitioner | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a passionate, caring, and driven registered Mental Health nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Workerkeento embark on the next chapter of your career?Orperhaps you’reseeking a fresh challenge within Older People’s Mental Health Services?
Well, look no further! Join our warm and forward-thinking team, offering the perfect balance between work and personal life.
In this role,you’llhave the exciting opportunity to rotate across various teams including the Memory Clinic, CMHT, and HTT, soaking up a wealth of diverse experiences along the way.You’lltake the reins in managing your own caseload while collaborating closely with colleagues from both statutory and voluntary sectors, all while lending yourexpertiseto shape the future of our service.
Get ready to explore areas of special interest, whetherit’sworking closely with carers or making a difference in the lives of Younger People with Dementia. Plus,you’llhave a hand in delivering engaging training sessions, diving into educational programs, and even dipping your toes into audit and research initiatives.
Based at Nicholson House in Maidenhead, your days will be filled with meaningful visits to clients in their homes within the local community.You’llneedtohave a carto travel to your appointments.
And whilewemostlycatch-upvirtually, occasional in-person team meetings, training sessions, or other service-related gatherings maytake place at our office base.- UndertakingMemory assessments of patients and conduct semi-structured interviews with family members and others involved in a patient’s care.
- UsingMemory assessment cognitive tests
- Assessingcurrent risks andidentifyhow the risk and patient health needs would be best met.
- Promotingand developingevidence – based practice working within NICE guidelines.
- Collaboratingwith members of the integrated Older Adults Mental health team to provide advice and support whererequired.
- Supervisingjunior staff and students.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
- Registered Mental Health nurse or equivalent.
- Experience of workingwithin an integrated multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to drive and have a car for use at wor
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:GbolahanLamuyeon01189047300or email:Gbolahan.Lamuye@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024