Mental Health Practitioner, Home Treatment Team

Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 Reading OPMH Service

An enthusiastic and experienced senior practitioner with an in-depth knowledge of the treatment of older people with mental health problems. With a passion for caring for patients with complex needs, you will have excellent communication and people skills, a warm personality, and the resilience to help us transform our patients’ lives. You will be proactive, ensuring seamless delivery across a multi-disciplinary team. You will be an inspirational leader, striving to be your very best and supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe, and structured care. You will be enthusiastic to share your knowledge when managing and mentoring more junior team members and a sympathetic advocate for patients, ensuring that they are supported in their preferences, their dignity is maintained, and cultural and spiritual values met. A calming influence, you will be able to deal with difficult and distressing situations professionally and with sincerity. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, friendly, and considerate environment. You will enjoy working across multiple sites and have access to your own car.The post is 9-5pm including some evenings and one or two weekends per month

About the Job

Participating as a highly skilled member of a multi-disciplinary team managing a caseload of patients as a mental health practitioner.

Taking responsibility for the provision of Occupational Therapy to older people with functional and/or organic mental health needs, as well as younger people with dementia.

To undertake assessments of patients and conduct semi-structured interviews with family members and others involved in a patient’s care

To be responsible for the formulation, execution, and evaluation of care plans for a designated number of patients who may present with significant complexity, in consultation with the patient and the multi-disciplinary team.

As an experienced practitioner, the post holder will direct and supervise junior staff and/or students and resources within their area of responsibility and take an active role in clinical quality assurance and learning programmes.

**The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:
 Have the relevant professional qualification for a Mental Health Nurse

Experience of working with older people with mental health problems

A passion and understanding for working with Older People

Good understanding of the relevant legislation surrounding the Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act

The ability to assess risk in both routine and urgent situations

Be a car driver with the ability and readiness to travel

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.

**Some of the benefits of joining our team**:
Salary ranging from £32,306 - £39,027 Per Annum

Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance

Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff

Advanced IT enablement and support 

Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.

And so much more

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.