Mental Health Practitioner for Students

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based in Reading at Prospect Park Hospital. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing excellent care to our patients and contributing to the delivery of outstanding services.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients with mental health problems. They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work flexibly and reliably in a pressurized environment.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to have a degree in health/social care or equivalent qualification/experience. They will also need to be registered as a Mental Health Practitioner and have excellent knowledge and understanding of the health & social care systems and operating frameworks, clinical observations, and the Mental Health Act. The candidate will need to be able to empathize, be supportive, and sensitive to the needs of others, as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances. They will also need to have competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as MS Office).

What We Offer

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We offer a range of benefits, including excellent learning and development opportunities, competitive pay and leave arrangements, flexible working opportunities, advanced IT enablement and support, childcare vouchers, and much more. We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare include caring for and about our patients, being committed to providing good quality, safe services, and working together with our patients to develop innovative solutions. We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about providing excellent care to patients with mental health problems, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high number of applications.

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