[ref. t3342102] Memory Clinic Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

PART TIME ROLE - 22.5 HOURS PER WEEK

The Slough Older Adult Mental Health Service is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated assistant practitioner to join our friendly and innovative Memory Clinic Team.

The post holder will have two years' experience in mental health services. It is highly desirable that you have experience in working with patients living with dementia. NVQ 3 or equivalent would be desirable and or a willingness to complete further training where required.

• The post holder will support and enhance the delivery of care for patients assessed in theSloughMemory Clinic. This may include cognitive testing, post diagnostic support and any other needsidentifiedby the service.
• With training and support the post holder willbe requiredto support the planning,administration and deliveryand record keeping of a variety of group work including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy.
• You will also be expected to support the wider service where there are service needs.
• The post holder will work with each service user and their significant others to develop and where possible improve therapeutic relationships between themselves and theSloughMemory Clinic.

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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

• 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

• Two years’ experience in mental health services
• Experience in therapeutic group work
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Empathy and passion for working with older adults
• Valid UK licence with the ability to travel in a timely manner between work bases and community settings, including transporting patients where required. (public transport would not be suitable

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.

Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call:Rashieda Ebrahimon0300 247 2001or email:Rashieda.Ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk, who’ll be 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 Tuesday 18 Feb 2025