Job summary The Bracknell Community Mental Health Team for Adults has an opportunity for a clinician passionate about supporting adults with mental illness and those individuals working with them. We are looking for an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team operating Monday - Friday during the hours 9:00am - 5:00pm. The Bracknell Community Mental Health Team is jointly managed and jointly funded by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Bracknell Forest Council. The main aim of the team is to provide a range of treatment interventions including medication and psychological therapies to support adults with significant mental illnesses in the community, as well as their carers, and to coordinate the services they receive. The post would be best suitable for someone with experience of working in an Adult mental health setting. You would need to have significant experience of working with people with mental illness and applying a range of recovery-focused treatment interventions. This role requires the individual to work collaboratively with other disciplines and other teams in the locality to ensure a comprehensive service is provided to our diverse population. Main duties of the job Providing continued clinical advice, training, and supervision to a group of staff operating in the multi-disciplinary team. Liaising with, developing, and maintaining a working relationship with other services in the locality, to ensure the safe and effective transition of clients between different services. Directing and supporting the team's allocation of new patients, including risk assessments, formulation, and recommendations for ongoing care and/or transfer to the most appropriate care pathway. Responsibility of own caseload of clients presenting with complex mental health needs. As this is a varied role, you will be expected to undertake a range of other responsibilities too. 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. 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 site Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-MHS737 Job locations Church Hill House 51-52 Turing Drive Bracknell RG12 7FR Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for this role: 1. Current professional registration with an approved Nursing professional body. 2. Leadership or management qualification, or equivalent experience. 3. Significant experience of working with adult mental illness and applying a range of interventions. 4. Experience and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act) and their application in practice 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 are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: 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: Jo Davies on 0118 904 6800 or email: joanne.daviesberkshire.nhs.uk who will 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. Job description Job responsibilities The "must haves" for this role: 1. Current professional registration with an approved Nursing professional body. 2. Leadership or management qualification, or equivalent experience. 3. Significant experience of working with adult mental illness and applying a range of interventions. 4. Experience and understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act) and their application in practice 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 are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: 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: Jo Davies on 0118 904 6800 or email: joanne.daviesberkshire.nhs.uk who will 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. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Train ing Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body Leadership or management qualification, or equivalent experience Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Where professionally applicable, teaching and mentoring experience or course Previous Experience Essential Significant experience of working with people with mental ill health and applying a range of interventions. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment Working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment Desirable Experience of managing complaints and SI investigations Mentoring students on practice placement Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014) Evidence of an understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Detailed understanding of safeguarding and its application of practice Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Desirable Experience and understanding of clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice To demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application in practice Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Additional Requirements Essential Car User Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Train ing Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body Leadership or management qualification, or equivalent experience Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Where professionally applicable, teaching and mentoring experience or course Previous Experience Essential Significant experience of working with people with mental ill health and applying a range of interventions. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment Working in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment Desirable Experience of managing complaints and SI investigations Mentoring students on practice placement Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014) Evidence of an understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Detailed understanding of safeguarding and its application of practice Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT Desirable Experience and understanding of clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice To demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance and its application in practice Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment Additional Requirements Essential Car User 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. 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. 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 Church Hill House 51-52 Turing Drive Bracknell RG12 7FR Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)