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Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,162 - £44,629 per annum pro rata (Incl. HCAS) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2024 |
| Location: | Bracknell, RG12 7FR |
| Company: | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6475032/371-MHS455 |
Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated CPN to work as part of the Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults.
The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team for Older People and as such will be mainly basedat based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.
We also have remote working with the opportunity to work from home on occasions.
We are looking to recruit a CPN who enjoys working with older people to help amulti disciplinaryteam deliver a “needs lead service”. You will carry out comprehensive assessments of older adults and offer treatment and support to older people, including those in crisis.
You will have a role in supporting the delivery of the pathway for people with dementia experiencing psychological and behavioural distress andacquiringexpertisein this area. As part of the role, you will receive up to date training and supervision from our clinical psychology team as well as mandatory supervision and participation at group supervision.
As a member of the multi-disciplinary team your role will be varied, you will manage a caseload;participatein duty shifts, carrying out duty assessments for new service users, and to lead shifts to manage the home treatment team caseload.
The post holder will also offer support to carers andmaintaingood liaison with GP practices, local care homes and other relevant agencies.
• To have clinical responsibility for a case load as specified by the Clinical Team Leader.
• To assess service user needs, plan effectively, monitorand evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice which is relevant to individual needs and within a framework of research and audit.
• To participatein duty work on a rota basis when necessary.
• To ensure the implementation of Trust and national policies regardingCPA and risk strategies, andin accordance withthe current legislation.
• To maintaincomprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements.
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:
1. Registered Mental Health Practitioner i.e., RMN.
2. Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with theappropriate insurancefor business use.
3. Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.
Pleasedon’thesitate to call: Ronnie Marshall on 01344 823220 or email:Ronald.Marshall@berkshire.nhs.ukwho will 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 whererequired.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jul 2024
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