Job summary
The post holder will be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering care to patients within a clinical and or home environment. They will support nursing staff and other members of the MDT in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of effective, evidenced based care, ensuring the care is holistic and that and standards of care are enhanced. The post holder will also provide quality, care and support which enables patients to be supported with a recovery focus throughout their in-patient care episode, whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy, and safety.
Main duties of the job
All young people who are accepted to the service will follow a structured programme, in line withrelevantNICE guidelines (for exampleanorexia nervosa, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation).Interventions are delivered by a multi-disciplinary clinical team comprising of: Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Dietitian, Family Therapist, Teaching staff, Support staff including Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Support Staff, Activity Co-ordinator, Administrators and Managerial Support.
About us
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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
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Have a passion for working with young people
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Experience of working within a mental health/multi-disciplinary setting
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A full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purpos
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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Majid Nazari on 0118 904 6888 or email: majid.nazari@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
-
Have a passion for working with young people
-
Experience of working within a mental health/multi-disciplinary setting
-
A full UK Driving Licence and have use of a car for work purpos
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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Majid Nazari on 0118 904 6888 or email: majid.nazari@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good general educational qualifications including English & Maths at GCSE or equivalent grade C or above or equivalent
- IT literate
- At least ONE of the following criteria must be met: 1) Degree in relevant health science (e.g. Psychology or equivalent). 2) Health related qualification E.g. NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care or higher. 3) Foundation Degree Health and Social Science 4) Significant equivalent relevant experience in relevant mental health setting together with relevant short courses
Training
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
- Previous experience of working with young people who have experienced mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with patients, carers, and MDT members/Trust employees
- Demonstrable understanding of a Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of and skills in psychological interventions or willingness to develop
- Ability to take on and complete delegated tasks in accordance with the competency framework
- To be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of recovery focused interventions
- To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions
- To be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively with colleagues , patients, and their families
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Ability to understand and evaluate risk to maintain patient safety
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable
- Understand the limits of your abilities
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently to deliver clinical care from multiple sites including service user homes.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good general educational qualifications including English & Maths at GCSE or equivalent grade C or above or equivalent
- IT literate
- At least ONE of the following criteria must be met: 1) Degree in relevant health science (e.g. Psychology or equivalent). 2) Health related qualification E.g. NVQ /QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care or higher. 3) Foundation Degree Health and Social Science 4) Significant equivalent relevant experience in relevant mental health setting together with relevant short courses
Training
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
- Previous experience of working with young people who have experienced mental illness.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels including with patients, carers, and MDT members/Trust employees
- Demonstrable understanding of a Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge of and skills in psychological interventions or willingness to develop
- Ability to take on and complete delegated tasks in accordance with the competency framework
- To be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of recovery focused interventions
- To be able to demonstrate skills in promoting patient engagement in individual and group interventions
- To be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work effectively with colleagues , patients, and their families
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
- Ability to understand and evaluate risk to maintain patient safety
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable
- Understand the limits of your abilities
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently to deliver clinical care from multiple sites including service user homes.
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.
