An excellent opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Band 6 CPN to work as part of the CMHT for Older Adults.
The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell CMHT for Older People and as such will be mainly based at based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.
We are looking to recruit a CPN who enjoys working with older people to help a multi disciplinary team 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 and acquiring expertise in 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 MDT, your role will be varied, you will manage a caseload; participate in duty shifts, carrying out duty assessments for new service users, attend LAP meetings, and to lead shifts to manage the home treatment team caseload.
The post holder will also offer support to carers and maintain good 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, monitor and evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice which is relevant to individual needs and within a framework of research and audit.
• Collaborate with other agencies/stakeholders and represent BHFT mental health services at the locality access point (LAP) meetings.
To participate in the home treatment team and duty work on a rota basis as directed by the clinical lead.
• To ensure the implementation of Trust and national policies regarding CPA and risk strategies, and in accordance with the current legislation.
• To maintain comprehensive 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. 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 sites
The “must haves” for this role:
• Registered Mental Health Practitioner i.e., RMN.
• Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes, with the appropriate insurance for business use.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
Current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 19.00pm (Shifts are: 09.00 – 17.00 or 11.00-19.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 – 15.00 on Sat – Sun and Bank Holidays). We also have remote working with the opportunity to work from home on occasions.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
Interviews are due to be held on 22 November 2024.
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: Sue May on 0118 904 6900 or email susan.may@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll 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.
This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024
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