NHS
Job title:
Developmental B5 / B6 Mental Health Practitioner – CMHT
Company
NHS
Job description
Please note that we cannot offer sponsorship.Interviews are due to be held on 29 October 2024.The Wokingham Community Older Adults Mental Health Team is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Mental Health Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist) to join our friendly and innovative Community TeamThe Wokingham Older Adult Mental Health Service is a multi-disciplinary team with specialist skills in caring for older people with mental health needs in the community. The post holder will take responsibility for the assessment and implementation of intensive care and treatment in the homes of people with functional mental health problems, as well as people with dementia.This is a developmental role- the successful candidate will join the team as a B5 Mental Health Practitioner and progress to a B6 following a period of 18 months in supported practice and successful demonstration of competence.The successful candidate will have the relevant clinical experience and must display a passion and understanding for working with Older People, appropriate training and support will be provided as needed.You must be enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated to contribute towards maintaining standards of high-quality care to our patients. In our latest CQC inspection we achieved ‘Outstanding’ and therefore the successful candidate would be expected to work towards helping the service maintain these accolades of high standardsMain duties of the job
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own case load, monitoring the mental health needs of patients and working alongside their carers to provide education and support. We are currently trialling a new model where health staff are not care coordinating. (This may change in 2025 as we review the trial). As it stands you will be identifying care needs under the Care Act and referring to our social work team. Knowledge of the appropriate legislation such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act is key.
- To monitor and evaluate the agreed care plan, making adjustments as appropriate in collaboration with the wider team.
- To provide specialist consultation and advice on issues relating to the care of older people with mental health problems to other professionals within the wider care community such as Residential Homes, Sheltered Housing, Day Centres etc.
- To have knowledge of therapeutic interventions such as crisis intervention and problem solving
About usBerkshire 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 posted08 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,469 to £38,307 a year per annum (incl. of HCAS)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number371-MHS553Job locationsWokingham Hospital41 Barkham RoadWokinghamRG41 2REJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- You must hold one of the below relevant and current professional qualification -Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist
- You must have the relevant clinical experience and a passion and understanding for working with Older People
- You must hold a valid UK driving license with the ability to travel to a variety of settings.
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: Clare Bailey on 0118 904 7200 or email: [email protected] 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- You must hold one of the below relevant and current professional qualification -Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist
- You must have the relevant clinical experience and a passion and understanding for working with Older People
- You must hold a valid UK driving license with the ability to travel to a variety of settings.
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: Clare Bailey on 0118 904 7200 or email: [email protected] 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 SpecificationEducation Qualifications TrainingEssential
- Registered Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
Desirable
- Mentorship
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working with older people with mental health needs
Desirable
- Dementia training
- Relevant post qualification training
- Primary nursing experience
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential
- Understanding of the effect of mental illness on patients and carers.
- The care of people with functional illness.
Desirable
- The care of people with dementia.
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate care plan
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Flexible.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to remain calm/manage stressful situation
- Basic IT skills.
- Car driver with use of a car for work purposes.
Person SpecificationEducation Qualifications TrainingEssential
- Registered Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker
Desirable
- Mentorship
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working with older people with mental health needs
Desirable
- Dementia training
- Relevant post qualification training
- Primary nursing experience
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssential
- Understanding of the effect of mental illness on patients and carers.
- The care of people with functional illness.
Desirable
- The care of people with dementia.
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate care plan
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Flexible.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to remain calm/manage stressful situation
- Basic IT skills.
- Car driver with use of a car for work purposes.
Expected salary
£31469 – 38307 per year
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire
Job date
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:37:08 GMT
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