Job summary Why might this job interest you? Due to staff leave cover, this is an opportunity if you are looking to expand experience of working in an NHS secondary care setting. The role is within adult community mental health services in the West Berks locality. If you are an enthusiastic HCPC registered practitioner psychologist who has BPS accredited doctoral level qualifications and you would like to work in a supportive, friendly, multi-disciplinary environment, then this post would interest you. Main duties of the job Liaise with the CMHT and coordinate care as may be appropriate for clients. Operate as the Lead Professional for the clients on their caseload and deliver expert assessments (including risk assessments), formulations and psychological treatments. Work within evidence-based frameworks and the principles of recovery to support clients and reduce dependence on secondary care mental health services. Provide support to Staff within the IPT and the CMHT and participate in clinical quality assurance and learning programmes. Be aware of and keep updated on research and advances in psychological therapies. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £27.01 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-79841 Job locations Hillcroft House Rookes Way Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3HR Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Experience Essential Effective and competent interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation and reporting skills. Travel Essential Candidate should be able to drive and own a car for work purposes. Qualifications Essential Qualification in Mental Health Nursing. HCPC registration. Person Specification Experience Essential Effective and competent interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation and reporting skills. Travel Essential Candidate should be able to drive and own a car for work purposes. Qualifications Essential Qualification in Mental Health Nursing. HCPC registration. 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Hillcroft House Rookes Way Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3HR Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)