Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Band 4 assistant Practitioner to work as part of the Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults.
The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell Community Mental Health Team for Older People and as such will be mainly based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.
Current working pattern is Monday to Friday 09:00am - 19:00pm (Shifts are: 09:00am - 17:00pm or 11:00am - 19:00pm and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 09:00am - 15:00pm).
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner who enjoys working with older people to help the multi disciplinary team deliver a "needs lead service". As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering physical and mental health care interventions, to undertake physical health observations and report results to senior staff, including vital signs, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, conducting the Antecedent Behaviour Consequence charts, participate in mental health initial assessments, and therapeutic group activities. The post holder would be expected to hold a small caseload which would require supporting patients with mental health needs, under supervision.
The post holder will also offer support to carers, and in collaboration with carers complete carers assessments, and maintain good liaison with GP practices, local care homes and other relevant agencies.
Main duties of the job
- To have responsibility for a case load as specified by the Clinical Team Leader, in conjunction with Community Psychiatric nurses.
- To assess service user needs, plan effectively, monitor and evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice which is relevant to individual needs and within a framework of research and audit.
- To ensure the implementation of Trust and national policies regarding CPA and risk strategies, and in accordance with the current legislation
- To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements.
- The role is developing, and additional duties may be added, full training will be provided to support the candidate to complete these duties
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.
- A proven commitment to further training to enhance and develop the role.
- Full UK driving license, and appropriate business insurance.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Ronnie Marshall on 07768915011 or email Ronald.marshall@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.
- A proven commitment to further training to enhance and develop the role.
- Full UK driving license, and appropriate business insurance.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Ronnie Marshall on 07768915011 or email Ronald.marshall@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good IT Skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of physical health conditions or willingness to undertake training.
Desirable
- Good general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willingness to complete further training to enhance the role.
Previous Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of either a mental health or physical healthcare setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
- Able to engage respectfully with a range of different people including patients, carers and staff.
- Demonstrates insight into the patient's home environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes and relevant insurance for business purposes.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good IT Skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of physical health conditions or willingness to undertake training.
Desirable
- Good general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Willingness to complete further training to enhance the role.
Previous Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience of either a mental health or physical healthcare setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
- Able to engage respectfully with a range of different people including patients, carers and staff.
- Demonstrates insight into the patient's home environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes and relevant insurance for business purposes.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
