Job summary
Daisy ward is an Acute admissions Ward providing care to adults with mental health conditions such as Bipolar affective disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. The Ward can support the needs of up to 20 patients in a caring and compassionate environment. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the wards work closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the clinical management of designated service users, in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. Participate in undertaking joint risk assessments and support the development and review of risk management and care-plans with patients and their carers to an identified group within their level of competency under the supervision of a registered professional.
- Support the admission and discharge process of patients by completing aspects of the process which they have been assessed as competent to undertake. This may include aspects of core assessment and supporting the team in MDT reviews.
- To identify opportunities for therapeutic activities and provide and supervise these as appropriate, providing emotional support and stability to patients through 1:1 and group work and ensuring effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- Delegate work where appropriate and support junior staff and students in actively engaging in a range of therapeutic patient activity.
- To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, visitors, staff, and others acknowledging and addressing barriers to understanding.
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 this role:
- A Degree in a health-related subject or significant equivalent experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting together with relevant short courses.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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: Lincoln Cordner on 01189605252 or email: Lincoln.Cordner@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 this role:
- A Degree in a health-related subject or significant equivalent experience of working in an inpatient mental health setting together with relevant short courses.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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: Lincoln Cordner on 01189605252 or email: Lincoln.Cordner@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
- Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject: or
- Health related qualification e.g. NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or higher; or
- Foundation Degree Health and Social Science; or
- significant equivalent relevant experience in inpatient mental health setting together with relevant short courses and willingness to undertake required level 5 health care qualification
- Good general educational qualifications including English
- IT literate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment to undertake further required training, professional development and self-improvement to support patient care and experience (Level of training required will be dependent on existing level of qualifications and competency)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Robust and relevant experience within healthcare settings
- Experience working within inpatient mental health settings
- Previous experience in supporting others in developing skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with patients, carers and MDT members/Trust employees
- Ability to take on and complete delegated tasks in accordance with the competency framework
- To be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions
Desirable
- To be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of recovery focused interventions
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject: or
- Health related qualification e.g. NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or higher; or
- Foundation Degree Health and Social Science; or
- significant equivalent relevant experience in inpatient mental health setting together with relevant short courses and willingness to undertake required level 5 health care qualification
- Good general educational qualifications including English
- IT literate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Commitment to undertake further required training, professional development and self-improvement to support patient care and experience (Level of training required will be dependent on existing level of qualifications and competency)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Robust and relevant experience within healthcare settings
- Experience working within inpatient mental health settings
- Previous experience in supporting others in developing skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with patients, carers and MDT members/Trust employees
- Ability to take on and complete delegated tasks in accordance with the competency framework
- To be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions
Desirable
- To be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of recovery focused interventions
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).
