Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Group Facilitator - Service User Network (SUN)

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Job summary

Senior Mental Health Practitioner/SUN Facilitator - Erlegh House, University of Reading University of Reading, RG6 6BZ.

Band 6 positions available, with opportunities for Band 7 development.

Permanent, full and part-time options available.

Through co-production Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has developed a comprehensive care pathway for individuals who may have difficulties associated with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). The SUN (Service User Network) service is a new component of the pathway and is based on a national model for SUN.

We are now seeking enthusiastic professionals to appoint to key clinical roles for the SUN Service within Berkshire. You will actively support the delivery and ongoing development of this exciting new service. The successful candidates will co-facilitate groups with other Core Professional Facilitators and Lived Experience Facilitators. We have a combination of online and face to face groups. Groups are now delivered across various sites in Berkshire and the successful candidate will be expected to travel to different community venues across the county as well as working regularly from our base in Reading. Some home working may be possible for online groups.

Main duties of the job

SUN is exclusively a group network, which is aimed at providing ongoing support for SUN members through attending groups as and when they feel they need support. The main duties of this role are to co-facilitate regular SUN groups and to contribute to the development and promotion of the SUN service.

The SUN Team sits within IMPACTT (Personality Disorder Pathway Services) and line management is provided by the SUN Team Manager. The SUN Team of facilitators have specific SUN facilitation training provided at commencement with the service and will attend mandatory weekly group supervision, training and implementation and reflective practice sessions.

There may be opportunities to assist in the delivery of other aspects of the EUPD pathway, including the Managing Emotions Programme.

Additionally, there will be opportunities to develop into a band 7 role which will include further responsibilities such as supervising junior staff, delivering training, and deputising for the service manager as required. Service growth and development will also be at the forefront, and the post holder will be expected to attend networking events and work with both internal and external agencies to support this. Please see job description for further information.

This post will involve travel across all localities in Berkshire. Use of a car for work is preferable.

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

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £54,931 a year per annum (Incl. HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

371-MHS415-B

Job locations

University of Reading - Earley Gate

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The essential criteria for you to be considered for this role include:

  • Diploma or degree level professional qualification such as Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist and registered with relevant professional body.

  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience of working with people with mental health problems, group facilitation, and supporting people with complex emotional needs or difficulties associated with personality disorders.

  • Strong working knowledge of mental health services, peer support and co-production.

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 dont hesitate to call: Charlie Thomas, SUN Service Manager on 0300 365 8000 or email: Charlie.Thomas@berkshire.nhs.uk or 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 essential criteria for you to be considered for this role include:

  • Diploma or degree level professional qualification such as Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist and registered with relevant professional body.

  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience of working with people with mental health problems, group facilitation, and supporting people with complex emotional needs or difficulties associated with personality disorders.

  • Strong working knowledge of mental health services, peer support and co-production.

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 dont hesitate to call: Charlie Thomas, SUN Service Manager on 0300 365 8000 or email: Charlie.Thomas@berkshire.nhs.uk or 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

  • Diploma or degree level professional qualification - Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist
  • Registered with relevant professional body
  • Evidence of continuous professional development to high standard

Desirable

  • Further relevant qualification in the field of EUPD
  • Evidence of teaching and learning

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience of group facilitation
  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience of working with people with mental health problems
  • Experience of working with EUPD

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising students
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic system

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management.
  • Ability to carry out high quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups
  • Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities within caseload management.
  • Advanced interpersonal/communication skills

Additional Requirements

Desirable

  • Hold a clean driving licence and have use of a car for work
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Diploma or degree level professional qualification - Nurse, OT, Social Worker, Psychological Therapist or Psychotherapist
  • Registered with relevant professional body
  • Evidence of continuous professional development to high standard

Desirable

  • Further relevant qualification in the field of EUPD
  • Evidence of teaching and learning

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience of group facilitation
  • Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience of working with people with mental health problems
  • Experience of working with EUPD

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising students
  • Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic system

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management.
  • Ability to carry out high quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups
  • Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities within caseload management.
  • Advanced interpersonal/communication skills

Additional Requirements

Desirable

  • Hold a clean driving licence and have use of a car for work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

University of Reading - Earley Gate

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

University of Reading - Earley Gate

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SUN Service Manager

Charlie Thomas

Charlie.Thomas@berkshire.nhs.uk

03003658000

Details

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £54,931 a year per annum (Incl. HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

371-MHS415-B

Job locations

University of Reading - Earley Gate

Earley Gate

Reading

RG6 6BZ


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