CAMHS Senior Mental Health Practitioner for GP

4 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 4 Multi-Therapist to join the Care Home Support Team for 1 year fixed term. This role will support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists of the Postural Management Team (PMT) to residents in nursing and residential care homes. The role of the PMT is to prevent contractures, reduce risk of pressure damage and aid quality of life for residents with complex postural needs.

The role will support the initial assessment and review of residents requiring support with seating, bed positioning, specialist chairs and positioning cushions. Support with audits, ordering equipment and work with care home staff to aid implementation of positioning programmes.

You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service. 

The post holder will work 9-5pm, Monday to Friday based at Cremyll Road, Reading

Staff parking is available on site

Main duties of the job

To triage new referrals to the Postural Management Team  To provide accurate feedback to the relevant therapist regarding interventions and any clinical observations  To demonstrate the ability to use therapy equipment competently and safely once training has been received. Provide administrative support to the Care Home Support Team  The postholder is expected to liaise effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, external organisations and the public, dealing with confidential information in an appropriate manner  To undertake any administrative duties associated with the service as requested by the team.  Work flexibly in response to service need across our multiple sites 

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

 Able to work autonomously Ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational and time management skills to prioritise work  Good communication skills  Word and excel literature. 

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. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

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

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths as a minimum Evidence of continuing professional development NVQ 3 in relevant subject, or equivalent experience A working knowledge of Microsoft products including excel

Desirable criteria

NVQ Level 4(as above)

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience as an Therapy Assistant or carer/HCA Experience of Administration Duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Knowledge and experience in the fitting of adaptive equipment Commitment to team working and consideration of other skills. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team. Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection Demonstrate ability to receive and process referral information and share information with relevant services Able to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provision Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of car for work purposes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Good presentation, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates person centered care

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

Willing to undertake further study

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Able to organise and prioritise work with minimal supervision and using own initiative Demonstrates person centered care Highly motivated and able to manage own delegated workload and support others Demonstrates flexibility to deal with the needs of unscheduled services and able to prioritise workload and work under pressure General understanding of clinical conditions relevant to specialty Able to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate understanding of this role and how it may contribute to clinical outcomes

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

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