Advanced Mental Health Practitioner | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £45,753 - £52,067 per annum (Incl. HCAS) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Slough, SL2 4HL |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6217587/371-MHS349 |
Summary
The post holder will be joining a well-established team working with adults over 18 years old who are referred from the Emergency Department or the wards at Wexham Park Hospital (working hours long days shift work, full-time, permanent). The work can be dynamic and complex and there are many opportunities to develop strong working relationships with our key stakeholders at Wexham Park Hospital and across mental health services. East Berkshire Psychological Medicine is part of the Berkshire urgent care pathway, and we are keen to develop staff to ensure the service comprises highly skilled and competent professionals.
The team supports patients presenting with a wide range of mental health issues and we will work to formulate a safe and appropriate forward plan during their stay at Wexham Park Hospital. The post holder will carry out psychosocial assessments of patients who are referred as well as liaison work with the wards for patients admitted with medical issues but also present with mental health problems.
The team is multidisciplinary and is supportive in the decision making process as the cases can be complex require a team approach.
The post is suited to someone who can work in a fast and dynamic environment and is able to work autonomously while remaining calm. Good communication skills are key as there is significant liaison with colleagues in the acute hospital.
To respond to referrals made by the Emergency Department and the wards at Wexham Park Hospital and carry out apsychosocial assessment of the patient and to formulate a safe discharge plan. You will alsobe requiredto provide specialist advice and guidance for the hospital when needed.
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
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities 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:
1. RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
2. Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for adults with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
3. Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade mental health services
4. Evidence of on-going professional development
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email:Suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
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