Job summary
The post holder will be joining a well-established team working with adults over 18 years old who are referred from the Emergency Department or the wards at Royal Berkshire Hospital (working hours long days shift work, full-time, permanent). The work can be dynamic and complex and there are many opportunities to develop strong working relationships with our key stakeholders at Royal Berkshire Hospital and across mental health services. The Psychological Medicine Service is part of the Berkshire urgent care pathway, and we are keen to develop staff to ensure the service comprises highly skilled and competent professionals.
The team supports patients presenting with a wide range of mental health issues and we will work to formulate a safe and appropriate forward plan during their stay at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The post holder will carry out psychosocial assessments of patients who are referred as well as liaison work with the wards for patients admitted with medical issues but also present with mental health problems
The team is multidisciplinary and is supportive in the decision-making process as the cases can be complex require a team approach.
The post is suited to someone who can work in a fast and dynamic environment and is able to work autonomously while remaining calm. Good communication skills are key as there is significant liaison with colleagues in the acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
To respond to referrals made by the Emergency Department and the wards at Royal Berkshire Hospital and carry out a psychosocial assessment of the patient and to formulate a safe discharge plan. You will also be required to provide specialist advice and guidance for the hospital when needed.
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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for adults with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade mental health services
- Evidence of on-going professional development
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: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email: Suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for adults with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade mental health services
- Evidence of on-going professional development
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: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email: Suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Student mentorship
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post graduate courses related to the specialism eg NMP, dual diagnosis, psychosocial interventions
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in mental health services
- Involvement in service development projects and policy reviews
- Supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of working in urgent care
- Support and empowerment of carers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Skilled in identifying and differentiating between a wide range of diagnoses
- Confident to recommend to non mental health staff treatment approaches and/or medication for a patient's psychological needs
Desirable
- Thorough knowledge of the network of support services for patients and carers, and the means of accessing them
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Time management and identifying priorities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
- Experience of conducting staff supervision/appraisals
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage stress
- Able to work unsocial hours
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitating group work
- Experience of conducting audit/research
- Car driver with use of a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Student mentorship
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post graduate courses related to the specialism eg NMP, dual diagnosis, psychosocial interventions
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in mental health services
- Involvement in service development projects and policy reviews
- Supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience of working in urgent care
- Support and empowerment of carers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Skilled in identifying and differentiating between a wide range of diagnoses
- Confident to recommend to non mental health staff treatment approaches and/or medication for a patient's psychological needs
Desirable
- Thorough knowledge of the network of support services for patients and carers, and the means of accessing them
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Time management and identifying priorities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
- Experience of conducting staff supervision/appraisals
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage stress
- Able to work unsocial hours
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitating group work
- Experience of conducting audit/research
- Car driver with use of a vehicle for work 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
