Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

Previous applicants need not to apply
Interview will be held on 27th Sept 2024
We are looking for a Band 7 Advanced Mental Health Practitioner to join East Specialist Community Teams (SCT) which cover Bracknell, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead. This post is fixed-term for 18 months. The hours are full
- time ( 1.0 wte ) based at Fir Tree House, Upton Hospital, Slough.
Our SCT Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that deliver treatments to young people with more complex, severe, and enduring mental health problems. As a result, you will find yourself working jointly with other professions such as Children’s Social Care.
The ideal clinician will be thoughtful and reflective, and someone who is a team player. We are an experienced team and as a Service we are able to provide a supportive structure and regular supervision.
The team is warm, compassionate, and welcoming. You will be provided with a supportive introduction, regular supervision and plenty of in-house training opportunities. We also have our free parking on-site.
Staff wellbeing and development is a priority for the team, alongside clinical and management supervision, there is dedicated time for reflective case discussion and team formulation, wellbeing activities and support.
To complete risk reviews and update safety and care plans for patients and give advice.
Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, as appropriate.
Provide care coordination for young people open to the Service.
Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
Use supervision effectively.
To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team as well as patients, carers, family members and internal and external agencies
Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise. responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.
To consult with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure effective and safe care planning for young people.
To identify and report any safeguarding issues as they may arise.
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 including electric vehicles
Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
Free parking across Trust sites
**The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role**:
A Clinical registrable qualification.
Experience in Children’s Mental Health services.
The ability to manage complexity.
To work as part of a team.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.