Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team working with the homeless, hard to reach and difficult to engage clients in Reading. The team provides a range of services via drop-in clinics to clients at a variety of venues including hostels, specific women's services, health screening at probation (offenders), and work closely with the Reading Street Outreach team (St Mungo's) actively going out on the street to engage people rough sleeping. This job will require one morning a week, in a two to four week rotation with the team, working the early morning outreach shift and flexible working shifts 5pm-7pm on a Monday and Thursday as required. Excellent communication skills are essential and a background working within mental health is desirable but not essential. Apart from client contact the role includes office-based functions such as IT skills and the ability to use local electronic systems such as RIO to document client information. Good organisation skills, the ability to work independently as well as working as a team player is essential. Main duties of the job Establish effective therapeutic relationships with Clients that enables assessment, communication and the sharing of complex and sensitive information. Liaise with NHS and other agencies to obtain relevant medical information on clients to ensure continuity of care; this can involve communicating with clients, staff, hostel managers, key workers support workers and other professions To ensure services are delivered in a manner that is appropriate, relevant and respectful to all communities, recognising the diversity of ethnicity, culture, belief, privilege and capacity of service users and carers To share information within the team and to accept support when required and to respond to advice given. Respond to any changes in presenting or service need and can organise own work as appropriate or when directed by senior staff Demonstrate knowledge, awareness and skill in the management of crisis situations. To undertake early morning outreach with St Mungo's, one morning a week on a one in two to four week rotation with the other members of the team, and flexible working shifts 5pm-7pm on a Monday and Thursday as required. 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 sites Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-MHS674 Job locations Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Lane Reading RG30 4EJ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Physical and mental health experience (both areas can be developed). Desire to work with a complex client group who need support. Compassion and offer trust to our homeless and vulnerably homed clients in Reading andWest Berkshire. Ability to think on your feet and adapt to the situation. 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. Were 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: Amanda Mageeon 07827 255931or email:amanda.mageeberkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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: Physical and mental health experience (both areas can be developed). Desire to work with a complex client group who need support. Compassion and offer trust to our homeless and vulnerably homed clients in Reading andWest Berkshire. Ability to think on your feet and adapt to the situation. 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. Were 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: Amanda Mageeon 07827 255931or email:amanda.mageeberkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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 Registered Nurse Recent experience of working in a primary care setting Health Promotion Experience Continuous Professional Development Essential Willingness to undertake further training and development Evidence of on-going professional development Previous Experience Essential Post registration experience Working with minority groups, homeless/mental health/substance misuse settings Computer skills / report writing Knowledge of primary care Chronic disease management experience Desirable Audit knowledge Family planning experience Teaching / assessing qualification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Enthusiasm to engage with and meet the needs of this client group Adaptable to situations and non-judgemental towards clients displaying challenging behaviours Strategic Vision Motivating and enabling skills Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within and across organisations Communication Skills Able to demonstrate knowledge of public health and promotion of self-care Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone Additional Requirements Essential Able to drive to multiple sites Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered Nurse Recent experience of working in a primary care setting Health Promotion Experience Continuous Professional Development Essential Willingness to undertake further training and development Evidence of on-going professional development Previous Experience Essential Post registration experience Working with minority groups, homeless/mental health/substance misuse settings Computer skills / report writing Knowledge of primary care Chronic disease management experience Desirable Audit knowledge Family planning experience Teaching / assessing qualification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Enthusiasm to engage with and meet the needs of this client group Adaptable to situations and non-judgemental towards clients displaying challenging behaviours Strategic Vision Motivating and enabling skills Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within and across organisations Communication Skills Able to demonstrate knowledge of public health and promotion of self-care Able to demonstrate use of own initiative and ability to work alone Additional Requirements Essential Able to drive to multiple sites 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 Prospect Park Hospital Honey End Lane Reading RG30 4EJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)