Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is a very rewarding role within the Older Adults team at East Berkshire Psychological Medicine, based at Wexham Park Hospital. The role would suit an experienced practitioner from a mental health nursing background or other similar profession.

The post holder will be joining a well-established and supportive team working with older adults admitted to Wexham Park Hospital. The team supports patients on all medical wards across the hospital and is patient centred. Patients present with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative conditions.

The post is within a supportive multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners, including mental health nurses, psychologists, and a full-time consultant psychiatrist. The older adult service (65+) is a small team and works alongside the adult team within the East Berkshire Psychological Medicine Service at WPH. The overall service is an established Core24 provision, and is accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing mental health care for older people and has approach that displays compassion. A strong interest in mental health in the context of physical health in old age is essential for this role.

An informal visit to the service is encouraged.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.
- The role will be to provide specialist mental health care to patients who are in Wexham Park Hospital.
- You will undertake initial assessments of older adults who have been referred by Wexham Park Hospital and will focus on their mental health needs but adopting a holistic approach.
- The cases will be complex at times, and you will participate in and lead professionals meetings.
- A collaborative approach will be used included the view of the patients, family, and carers.

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 “must haves” for this role**:
1. RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
1. Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years, acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
1. Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in older peoples mental health services
1. Evidence of on-going professional development

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.



  • Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Kcare Health Full time £25 - £31

    Band 7 Advanced Mental Health Practitioner Location: Slough Salary: £ per hour Posted: 16 January 2023 Working hours: Full Time Close date: 15 February 2023 Band 7 Advanced Mental Health Practitioner NHSP Ref: 676 Location: Upton Hospital Fir Tree House Start Date: ASAP End Date: Ongoing Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 Please enter...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 16 July 2024. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join a well-established, dynamic team working within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in Slough. The Slough Community Mental Health Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of social workers, community mental health nurses, consultant...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join a well-established, dynamic team working within the Adults Community Mental Health Team in Slough. The Slough Community Mental Health Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of social workers, community mental health nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychological therapists,...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 30 May 2024. The post is based at our main central hub, Wentworth Avenue in Slough, which is a very accessible part of town, but which gives quick access to the main areas as well the neighbouring localities. Rotas are always completed 2 months in advance to give individuals time to plan their lives. The team is very supportive...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you a Nurse / Social worker or OT looking for a change, perhaps you are wanting to be a part of something new and exciting? Are you keen to develop your career with a group of likeminded professionals? The service has recently undergone a sensational transformation creating new posts across the CAMHS Rapid Response team. As an Advanced Mental Health...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for the position of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the Slough Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) at a time of new developments for the service. Within the CMHT we have Senior Mental Health Practitioners who work as care coordinators in a longer-term way with people who live with severe and enduring mental...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    **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 leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for the position of a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the Slough Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) at a time of new developments for the service. Within the CMHT we have Senior Mental Health Practitioners who work as care coordinators in a longer-term way with people who live with severe and enduring mental...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting time of growth and change within East Berkshire NHS Trust as our CAMH service is currently working collaboratively with children and young people, and partners to deliver the Governments Programme for mental health support to be available in schools. To support the development of our established Mental Help Support Teams, we are looking...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    **The 4 must haves for you to be considered for this role**: Degree or masters level qualification in either Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work, with relevant registration (as per job description). Experience in working with young people with mental health and complex needs with the ability to undertake...


  • Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 30 May 2024. The post holder will work as a mental health practitioner within the main Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Hub based in Slough. The overall objective is to provide a very high standard of care to patients under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team as an alternative to an acute mental health...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Psychiatric Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner to work in our Older Adults Service. With an interest and passion for caring for patients with mental health needs including dementia. Previous experience is preferable however we welcome newly qualified applicants with a keen interest to learn and develop their...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    **The4 must haves for you to be considered for this role**: A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession eg Social worker, Nurse, OT Experience in working with mental health and complex needs Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle Current Shift Patterns staff are required...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 30 May 2024. The post holder will work as a mental health practitioner within the main Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Hub based in Slough. The overall objective is to provide a very high standard of care to patients under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team as an alternative to an acute mental health...


  • Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is an exciting time of growth and change within East Berkshire NHS Trust as our CAMH service is currently working collaboratively with children and young people, and partners to deliver the Governments Programme for mental health support to be available in schools. To support the development of our newly established Mental Help Support Teams, we are...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Crisis resolution Home Treatment Team Hub The post holder will work as an senior mental health practitioner within the main Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Hub based in Slough. The overall objective is to provide a very high standard of care to patients under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team as...


  • Slough, Slough, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    Mental Health Practitioner - 'Managing Emotions Programme'Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustNew Horizons, SloughRef : 394Days £21.80 per hourSaturdays and nights £28.20 per hourSundays and bank holidays £34.25 per hourCould you be an NHS Professional?Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner...


  • Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 30 May 2024.The post holder will work as a mental health practitioner within the main Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Hub based in Slough. The overall objective is to provide a very high standard of care to patients under the care of the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team as an alternative to an acute mental health...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Full time

    **The must haves for this role**: Graduate Certificate / Post Graduate Certificate qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) A British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited or British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) EMHP training course or preparing to submit for accreditation Be confident in assessing...


  • Slough, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Interviews will be held on 28 May 2024. This is a very rewarding role within Adult team at East Berkshire Psychological Medicine, based at Wexham Park Hospital. The role would suit an experienced practitioner from a mental health nursing background or other similar profession. The post holder will be joining a well-established and supportive team working...