Job summary Are you working as a Social Worker / OT or Nurse and looking for "that" new role, perhaps to be a part of something new and exciting? Are you looking to develop your career with a group of likeminded professionals? We're recruiting for Advanced Mental Health Practitioners at Band 7. As part of the Rapid Response team, you'll offer high-quality mental health assessments & short-term intervention to young people experiencing mental health crisis. We work closely with the wider CAMH services, local authorities, education colleagues & other services. The role is based at Erleigh Rd, Reading during the day & Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading when working nights. Current shift patterns are: Assessment Clinician 09:00 - 20:00 Late Assessment Clinician 11:00 - 22:00 Follow Up shift 09:00 - 17:00 Shift Lead 08:00 - 19:00 Weekend/Bank holidays 08:00 - 17:00 Night Shift 20:15 - 08:15 You'll be allocated a combination of shifts on a rota basis to complete your contracted hours. You'll use your excellent communication skills & a compassionate nature to to give full support to patients & their families. We are committed to your development and offer both internal & external training with this role. Applications are processed as they are received. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early Main duties of the job No day will be the same, so here are a few (but not limited to) duties of the role; Provide high quality assessment and clinical formulation Respond to crisis calls from young people and their families Provide short term interventions/Follow ups when required and make on going referrals based on the clinical needs Ability to manage and lead the shift by prioritising and delegating tasks Identify appropriate interventions for young people and their families as well as the improvement of resilience and recovery which mitigates risks to themselves or others Maintain and develop key relationships with professionals external to the area of service, as well as patients and their families To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of clinical record keeping and ensuring all systems, records and data are stored and transferred correctly About us 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 andwork 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 close roles early that have a high number of applications. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-TAP-CFS3252 Job locations 25 Erleigh Road Reading RG1 5LR Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession e.g. Social worker, Nurse, OT Registration with relevant recognised body (e.g.: NMC, HCPC) Experience in working with mental health and complex needs Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle 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. 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. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Emily Perrin on emily.perrinberkshire.nhs.uk who 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 where required. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession e.g. Social worker, Nurse, OT Registration with relevant recognised body (e.g.: NMC, HCPC) Experience in working with mental health and complex needs Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle 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. 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. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Emily Perrin on emily.perrinberkshire.nhs.uk who 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 where required. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Recognised and relevant qualification as below: Registered Social Worker OR Qualified Systemic Family Therapist Masters level OR Qualified Psychotherapist OR Clinical or Counselling Psychologist OR Occupational Therapist Registration with NMC or HCPC or other recognised professional body Desirable A supervisory qualification in the relevant professional discipline. Previous Experience Essential Significant post-qualifying experience of undertaking comprehensive assessment of mental health needs, developing care plans, and offering appropriate support based on psychological formulation of presenting difficulties. Experience of working with service users with high-risk presentations and undertaking risk assessment and risk management plans. Experience of hard-to-reach diverse community groups and individuals with emerging complex needs, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities and safeguarding. Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment. Desirable Experience of working within mental health settings supporting children, adolescents and their families. Experience of providing supervision or leadership to others. Experience of contributing to service improvement initiatives. Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge and skill to assess acute mental health crisis, and deliberate self-harm at Tier 3 levels. Demonstrates up to date knowledge of legislation and National strategies and requirements for CAMHS. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to motivate and inspire others and to support others to develop key competencies. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to take clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment. Ability to work to timescales and comfortably cope in pressurised situations, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a team, reprioritising work and that of others work to reflect changing needs. Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as outlook, databases, e.g. RiO MS office and internet Additional Requirements Essential Ability and willingness to work in a flexible way including working outside of normal hours to facilitate out of hours clinics as required. Able to maintain professional boundaries and conduct. Supportive approach towards colleagues and service users. Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player. Able to negotiate, be confident and assertive. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse OR Recognised and relevant qualification as below: Registered Social Worker OR Qualified Systemic Family Therapist Masters level OR Qualified Psychotherapist OR Clinical or Counselling Psychologist OR Occupational Therapist Registration with NMC or HCPC or other recognised professional body Desirable A supervisory qualification in the relevant professional discipline. Previous Experience Essential Significant post-qualifying experience of undertaking comprehensive assessment of mental health needs, developing care plans, and offering appropriate support based on psychological formulation of presenting difficulties. Experience of working with service users with high-risk presentations and undertaking risk assessment and risk management plans. Experience of hard-to-reach diverse community groups and individuals with emerging complex needs, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities and safeguarding. Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment. Desirable Experience of working within mental health settings supporting children, adolescents and their families. Experience of providing supervision or leadership to others. Experience of contributing to service improvement initiatives. Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge and skill to assess acute mental health crisis, and deliberate self-harm at Tier 3 levels. Demonstrates up to date knowledge of legislation and National strategies and requirements for CAMHS. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Ability to motivate and inspire others and to support others to develop key competencies. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to take clinical responsibility for patient care and treatment. Ability to work to timescales and comfortably cope in pressurised situations, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a team, reprioritising work and that of others work to reflect changing needs. Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as outlook, databases, e.g. RiO MS office and internet Additional Requirements Essential Ability and willingness to work in a flexible way including working outside of normal hours to facilitate out of hours clinics as required. Able to maintain professional boundaries and conduct. Supportive approach towards colleagues and service users. Enthusiastic, self-motivated team player. Able to negotiate, be confident and assertive. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address 25 Erleigh Road Reading RG1 5LR Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)