Job summary The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 5 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality. We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65. We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. This advert is for a role covering Windsor Ascot and Maidenhead and Nicholson House. You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with. Main duties of the job The post holder will ensure that each individual plan is developed in consultation/agreement with the patient and informed by the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a plan of care as identified from the multidisciplinary team to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes which are evidenced based and lead to recovery and minimise risk. To work in partnership with the individual service user and their families and carers as appropriate to ensure the delivery of the care plan, and to enable the development of a plan to facilitate their safety, promote their well-being and support their independence and inclusion in the community. This may include working closely with partner agencies such as voluntary sector agencies, schools and colleges which may be able to more appropriately help the service user complete these tools. The post holder will operate within the principles of recovery and as such support each patient to develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and Relapse Prevention Plan to reduce dependence on Secondary Mental Health Services and enable a planned integration into local community facilities. To have clinical responsibility for a case load as specified by the EIP Clinical Lead. 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 20 March 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-MHS723 Job locations Nicholsons House Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead SL6 1LD Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Diploma or degree level in mental health nursing, and registered with NMC2. Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment and with service users who have complex mental health needs3. Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload 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: Rachel Francis on 07767 818681, or email: rachel.francisberkshire.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. Diploma or degree level in mental health nursing, and registered with NMC2. Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment and with service users who have complex mental health needs3. Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload 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: Rachel Francis on 07767 818681, or email: rachel.francisberkshire.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 Degree in mental health nursing Previous Experience Essential Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment and with service users who have complex mental health needs Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to administer depot medication Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment Effective and competent interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation and reporting skills Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload Manage difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours Additional Requirements Essential Able to travel and undertake home visits as required by the job role Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Degree in mental health nursing Previous Experience Essential Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment and with service users who have complex mental health needs Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to administer depot medication Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment Effective and competent interpersonal, influencing, communication, observation and reporting skills Ability to work effectively in a team, work on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage own workload Manage difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours Additional Requirements Essential Able to travel and undertake home visits as required by the job role 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 Nicholsons House Nicholsons Walk, Maidenhead SL6 1LD Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)