Duty Support Practitioner
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Wokingham
Duty Support Practitioner
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BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Wokingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7a2d06198fa04f28b48ba3083aaff9f0
Full Job Description
- The post holder's primary duties will be supporting Mental Health Practitioners with the delivery of our duty system within our community team which will be office based.
- The successful candidate will, with support, complete allocated tasks as directed by The Clinical Lead / Mental Health Practitioners to provide safe and effective advice and support to carers and patients requiring support from Wokingham Older Adults Mental Health Service. These tasks may include-printing results, requesting and following up on information from GPs and liaising with patients and carers. The role also involves accompanying Mental Health Practitioners on duty visits along with the relevant administrative duties.
- Appropriate training and support will be provided as needed
- The post holder will be expected to operate within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures with support provided through supervision.
The Wokingham Community Older Adult Mental Health Service is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated Assistant Practitioner with 2 years mental health experience / or NVQ 4 qualification to join our friendly and innovative Community Team.
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 base would be Wokingham Community Hospital where we have access to free parking, staff room and a friendly and welcoming team. Due to the nature of this role, you will be office based - core hours 9-5 Monday to Friday., 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