Job summary Interviews are due to be held on 11 February 2025. The Wokingham Older Adult Mental Health Service is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Mental Health Practitioner with a relevant and current professional qualification (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist) to join our friendly and innovative Memory Clinic. Your base would be Wokingham Community Hospital where we have access to free parking facilities, staff room and a friendly and welcoming team. We work flexibly to meet service needs both from the office and remotely. Wokingham Memory Clinic is proud to be an accredited Memory Clinic by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Memory Services National Accreditation Programme (MSNAP). Combined with being an 'Outstanding', well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection. The post holder would therefore be expected to work towards helping the service maintain these accolades of high standards. Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake comprehensive assessments in a range of settings including the patient's own home Participate in planning and facilitating group work including cognitive stimulation therapy, as well as group work within the wider service where required. To provide the appropriate clinical follow up To identify and select from a range of health, social and voluntary agencies which could assist and improve the care of individuals and their families. To be jointly responsible for the Memory Clinic caseload working collaboratively with other Memory Clinic practitioners. To monitor and evaluate care plans, making adjustments as appropriate 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 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-MHS678 Job locations Wokingham Hospital 41 Barkham Road Wokingham RG41 2RE Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Hold the relevant and current professional qualification (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist) To have excellent problem-solving abilities, communications skills and a person-centred approach A passion for working with older adults and those living with dementia Group work experience Valid UK licence with the ability to travel in a timely manner between work bases and community settings, including transporting patients where required. (public transport would not be suitable) 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 dont hesitate to call: Clare Bailey on 01189047200 or email: clare.baileyberkshire.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: Hold the relevant and current professional qualification (Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist) To have excellent problem-solving abilities, communications skills and a person-centred approach A passion for working with older adults and those living with dementia Group work experience Valid UK licence with the ability to travel in a timely manner between work bases and community settings, including transporting patients where required. (public transport would not be suitable) 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 dont hesitate to call: Clare Bailey on 01189047200 or email: clare.baileyberkshire.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 Training Essential RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification (OT, SW) Desirable RGN (i.e. dual qualified) Mentorship or equivalent Diploma in Dementia Studies or willing to undertake Completion of post-graduate courses related to specialism e.g. Advanced Dementia Care, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Communicating & Caregiving in Dementia etc Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of Statutory & Mandatory Courses Previous Experience Essential Experiences of working in groups Competences In Essential Basic computer skills Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to a variety of settings (public transport not suitable) Car driver with clean licence Use of Car Person Specification Education Qualifications Training Essential RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification (OT, SW) Desirable RGN (i.e. dual qualified) Mentorship or equivalent Diploma in Dementia Studies or willing to undertake Completion of post-graduate courses related to specialism e.g. Advanced Dementia Care, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Communicating & Caregiving in Dementia etc Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of Statutory & Mandatory Courses Previous Experience Essential Experiences of working in groups Competences In Essential Basic computer skills Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to a variety of settings (public transport not suitable) Car driver with clean licence Use of Car 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 Wokingham Hospital 41 Barkham Road Wokingham RG41 2RE Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)