Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner/CAMHS Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

Here in Reading CMHT we invest heavily into the development, training, and support of our entire workforce, which means that we welcome applications of an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Professional looking for a career within a busy Community Mental Health Team.


We understand that supporting, developing, and nurturing our staff leads to outstanding patient care. We have a variety of opportunities to help you develop both your skills and your career, introduce, and implement innovations within your service and make a true difference to the lives of our service users.


Our service operates five days a week, not including bank holidays and is offering full, part time and hybrid flexible working opportunities. Are you eager to use your clinical skills to provide excellent care and progress your career?


Applicants will need to be enthusiastic and able to work flexibly and reliably to contribute to the delivery of outstanding care to our patients.


As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, with the Short Term Team, you will have responsibility for the line management of students and junior staff, undertaking their annual appraisals, PDP's and proactively supporting their development review cycle.


Accuracy and attention to details is essential for this post with a good level of competency in using Microsoft applications. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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.


We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:


Committed to providing good quality, safe services
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
~ Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
~ Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
~ Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
~ Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
~ Free parking across Trust sites


Promote, monitor and maintain best practice in health, safety and security.


If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.


nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.


We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Education/Qualifications/Training
Registered Mental Health Practitioner whereby the person is licensed to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with mental health problems.
Degree in health/social care or equivalent qualification/experience.

Continuous Professional Development
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the health & social care systems and operating frameworks, clinical observations and the Mental Health Act.
Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances.
Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as MS Office).
Ability to work flexibly on a shift pattern as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position.
Manage difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.


Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Prospect Park Hospital

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