Interviews are due to be held on 21 November 2024.

The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 6 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is specialist service, with teams embedded within each locality. The team work 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 Reading, based at Prospect 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

• To act as named worker, offering evidence based interventions for psychosis, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care and provision of NICE recommended interventions.
• To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet their well being needs.
• To monitor and assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines.
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification, and registered for practice through NMC or HCPC.

2. Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group.

3. Experience of being a tailoring care plans and formulations.

4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.

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 don't hesitate to call: Jacqui Short on 07721237093 or email: jacqui.short@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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Diploma or degree level professional qualification
• Registered for practice through NMC or HCPC

Desirable

• Good standard of general education

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development to high standard

Desirable

• Further relevant qualification in the field of mental health - CBT /PSI or other

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community mental health services
• Minimum two years post-qualification experience of working with adults with mental health problems.
• Experience of supervising staff and students.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
• Experience of assessment and report writing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management.
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of current mental health policy.
• Ability to carry out high quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain good quality records, and write reports.
• Ability to deal with emotionally demanding situations, to remain calm under pressure, and to be adaptable to demands of the role.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic system.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect Park Hospital

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ

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