Senior Mental Health Practitioner

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Slough SL2 5BX, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate18 Jan, 2025GBP 47084 Annual18 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 6 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team .
The EIP tea m is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality . We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state , between the ages of 1 8 to 65 .
We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required .
This advert is for a role covering Slough locality, based at New Horizons , S l ough .
You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery . You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment.
We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with .
To act as care coordinator, in accordance with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) policy under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care and provision of NICE recommended interventions.
To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet their well being needs.
To monitor and assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines.
Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway
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.

Responsibilities:

Diploma or degree level professional qualification, and r egistered for practice through NMC or HCPC
Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group
Experience or being a care coordinator.
Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.
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.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Paul Western on 07770408901 , or email: Paul.Western@berkshire.nhs.uk wh o’ll be delighted to help.
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


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Slough SL2 5BX, United Kingdom