Mental Health Practitioner
The Reading Older Peoples Mental Health Service is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Mental Health Practitioner with a relevant professional qualification (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse) to join our friendly and innovative team. The post holder will have the opportunity to work across the teams, CMHT, HTT and Memory Clinic.
An experienced practitioner to contribute towards maintaining our standards of high\-quality care to our patients. Excellent assessment and communication skills are essential. You must be committed to older people’s mental health and demonstrate a person\- centred care approach.
The post holder is responsible for managing his/her own caseload, working collaboratively with other disciplines from both statutory and voluntary sectors as well as contributing towards the development of the service. He/she may be required to take a lead in an area of special interest, such as working with carers or Younger People with Dementia. The post holder is also responsible for ensuring clinical governance guidelines are followed and to be involved in delivering training and educational programmes as well as participating in audit and research. W orking hours are 09:00 – 17:00 hrs, Monday – Friday and oppo rtunit y for flexible working .
To embrace and apply Quality Improvement Methodology.
To undertake initial comprehensive assessments in a range of settings including patient's own home, taking into account the person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
To develop an agreed care plan with the service user and where appropriate include the view s of the families and carers.
To manage and be responsible for an identified caseload of patients.
To act as supervisor to junior members of staff and students as required.
To maintain accurate clinical documentation as per Trust guidance
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.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
Caring for and about you is our top priority
Committed to providing good quality, safe services
Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
The “must haves” for this role:
Have the relevant professional qualification for a Mental Health Nurse
Experience of working with older people with mental health problems
A passion and understanding for working with Older People
Good understanding of the relevant legislation surrounding the Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act
The ability to assess risk in both routine and urgent situations
Be a car driver with the ability and readiness to travel
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 c ommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditation s: 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. Please don’t hesitate to call: Nafera Kamara on 0118 960 5959 or email: Nafera.Kamara@berkshire.nhs.uk or David Aboagye, Clinical Team Lead email: David.Aboagye@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.
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