About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team/Memory Clinic for Older People and as such will be mainly based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.
Shifts/Hours: Current working pattern is Monday to Friday 09:00am - 19:00pm (Shifts are: 09:00am - 17:00pm or 11:00am - 19:00pm and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 09:00am - 15:00pm).
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner who enjoys working with older people to help the multi disciplinary team deliver a "needs lead service". As a member of the multi-disciplinary team your role will be varied, you will be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering physical and mental health care interventions, to undertake physical health observations and report results to senior staff, including vital signs, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, taking ECG's, conducting the Antecedent Behaviour Consequence (ABC) charts, participate in mental health initial assessments, assessing for and participating in therapeutic group activities. The post holder would be expected to hold a caseload of patients, which would require supporting patients with mental health needs, under supervision.
This is a hybrid role, with approximately 60% of time office-based and 40% allocated to domiciliary visits and administrative tasks.
Previous applicants no need to apply !
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also offer support to carers, and in collaboration with carers complete carers assessments, and maintain good liaison with GP practices, local care homes and other relevant agencies.
To have responsibility for a case load as specified by the Clinical Team Leader, in conjunction with Community Psychiatric nurses. 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. 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. The role is developing, and additional duties may be added, full training will be provided to support the candidate to complete these duties.
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 FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations. A proven commitment to further training to enhance and develop the role. Full UK driving license, and appropriate business insurance. Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
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 don't hesitate to call: Susan May on 07876 565 279 or email [email protected] or Mari Longworth on 07771505866 or email [email protected], both of whom 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
Good IT Skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of physical health conditions or willingness to undertake training.
Desirable
Good general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Willingness to complete further training to enhance the role.
Previous Experience Essential
2 years experience of either a mental health or physical healthcare setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential
Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing. Able to engage respectfully with a range of different people including patients, carers and staff. Demonstrates insight into the patient's home environment.
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.
Employer details Employer name Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address Church Hill House
51-52 Turing Drive
Bracknell
RG12 7FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)