Job summary
- Main area
- OPMH Services Newbury
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-MHS761
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hillcroft House
- Town
- Thatcham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Mental Health Professional
Band 6
Job overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced clinician to join our supportive and friendly team based in the Newbury locality.
We welcome applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses who have a passion to work with people of Older Age experiencing functional mental health difficulties and dementia (all ages) in the community setting.
You will be working in a Multidisciplinary Team who support each other to ensure that you are able to offer the best standard of care to our patient group.
You will primarily be working with the Home Treatment Team and will also work across all teams within the service as needed. You will take responsibility for the assessment and implementation of care and treatment in the homes of people experiencing functional mental health problems, as well as people with dementia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own caseload, working collaboratively with other disciplines from both statutory and voluntary sectors as well as contributing towards the development of the service.
You will be based at Hillcroft House, located on the West Berkshire Community Hospital site, situated between Newbury and Thatcham. Our team operates Monday to Friday, which may involve varying shifts (9-5pm and 11-7pm Monday to Friday, with some weekend work (Saturday and Sunday 9-3).
This role requires multiple community patient visits throughout West Berkshire which is a vast geographic area.
Main duties of the job
Please note that reliance on public transport will not support adequate transportation. Please share your planned transportation means clearly in your application.
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To manage and be responsible for an identified caseload of patients.
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To undertake initial, comprehensive assessments in a range of settings considering the person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
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To develop an agreed plan of care with the service user in association with families and carers as appropriate.
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To initiate and carry out the agreed treatment plan.
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To monitor and evaluate the agreed care plan, adjusting as appropriate in collaboration with the wider team.
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To develop and maintain effective communications with GP’s, Local Authority and Voluntary Organisations.
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To participate actively in Service Development to enhance the nursing contribution and quality of care.
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To maintain accurate clinical documentation as per guidance.
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To ensure adherence to Trust policies.
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To develop one area of specialist interest within the work of Department of Old Age Psychiatry.
Working for our organisation
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 site
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- RMN qualification
- Have a passion to work with people of Older Age.
- A desire to work and be part of a friendly and supportive team striving to offer the best service to our patients.
- This role requires multiple community patient visits throughout West Berkshire which is a vast geographic area.
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’re 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 don’t hesitate to call: Suzanne Wilson on 0118 904 3100 or email: [email protected] who’ll 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 criteria
- RMN or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Dual qualified RMN and RGN
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Student Assessor/Mentorship
- Completion of Post Graduate Course relating to Older Adults
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years+ experience of working with Older People with mental health needs in a range of clinical setting.
- Experience in multidisciplinary working
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- CPA and Risk Assessment
- Advanced interpersonal/communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate effective team working and ability to work autonomously
- Time management & workload prioritisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Advanced assessment & clinical reasoning skills
- Leadership Abilities
- Capable of remaining calm during crisis situations
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- This role requires multiple community patient visits throughout West Berkshire which is a vast geographic area. Please note that reliance on public transport will not support adequate transportation. Please share your planned transportation means clearly in your application. Please note that if this is not provided progression to shortlisting will not be possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzanne Wilson
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0118 904 3100
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