Sun Group Facilitator

5 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Senior Mental Health Practitioner/SUN Facilitator - Erlegh House, University of Reading University of Reading, RG6 6BZ. Band 6 positions available, with opportunities for band 7 development.

Permanent, full and part-time option s available.

Through co-production Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has developed a comprehensive care pathway for individuals who may have difficulties associated with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). The SUN (Service User Network) service is a new component of the pathway and is based on a national model for SUN.

SUN is exclusively a group network, which is aimed at providing ongoing support for SUN members through attending groups as and when they feel they need support. T he main d uties of this role are to co-facilitate regular SUN groups and to contribute to the development and promotion of the SUN service.

The SUN Team sits within IMPACTT (Personality Disorder Pathway Services ) and line management is provided by the SUN Team Manager. The SUN Team of facilitators have specific SUN facilitation training provided at commencement with the service and will attend mandatory weekly group supervision, training and implementation and reflective practice sessions.

There may be opportunities to assist in the delivery of other aspects of the EUPD pathwa y, including the Managing Emotions Programme.

Additionally, there will be opportunities to develop into a band 7 role which will include further responsibilities such as supervising j unior staff, deliver ing training, and deputising for the service manager as required. Service growth and development will also be at the forefront, and the post holder will be expected to attend networking events and work with both internal and external agencies to support this. Please see job description for further information.

This post will involve travel across all localities in Berkshire. Use of a car for work is preferable.

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.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

**Our values at Berkshire Healthcare**:
Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

**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

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

The essential criteria for you to be considered for this role include:
Diploma or degree level professional qualification such as Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist and registered with relevant professional body.

Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience of working with people with mental health problems, group facilitation, and supporting people with complex emotional needs or difficulties associated with personality disorders.

Strong working knowledge of mental health services, peer support and co-production.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare


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