Senior Mental Health Practitioner

at  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Are you a passionate, caring, and driven registered Mental Health nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker keen to embark on the next chapter of your career? Or perhaps you’re seeking a fresh challenge within Older People’s Mental Health Services? Well, look no further! Join our warm and forward-thinking team , offering the perfect balance between work and personal life.
In this role, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to rotate across various teams including the Memory Clinic, CMHT, and HTT, soaking up a wealth of diverse experiences along the way. You’ll take the reins in managing your own caseload while collaborating closely with colleagues from both statutory and voluntary sectors, all while lending your expertise to shape the future of our service.
Get ready to explore areas of special interest, whether it’s working closely with carers or making a difference in the lives of Younger People with Dementia. Plus, you’ll have a hand in delivering engaging training sessions, diving into educational programs, and even dipping your toes into audit and research initiatives.
Based at Nicholson House in Maidenhead, your days will be filled with meaningful visits to clients in their homes within the local community. Y ou ’ll need to have a car to travel to your appointments.
And while we mostly catch-up virtual ly , occasional in-person team meetings, training sessions, or other service-related gatherings may take place at our office base .
Undertaking Memory assessments of patients and conduct semi-structured interviews with family members and others involved in a patient’s care .
Us ing Memory assessment cognitive tests
Assess ing current risks and identify how the risk and patient health needs would be best met .
Promot ing and develop ing evidence – based practice working within NICE guidelines .
Collaborat ing with members of the integrated Older Adults Mental health team to provide advice and support where required .
Supervis ing junior staff and students .
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.

1. Registered Mental Health nurse or equivalent.
2. Experience of working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment .
3. Ability to drive and have a car for use at work
   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, join us and let’s be outstanding together.
   We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Gbolahan Lamuye on 01189047300 or email: Gbolahan . Lamuye @berkshire.nhs.uk who’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