Senior Mental Health Practitioner
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Slough
Senior Mental Health Practitioner
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BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Slough
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 12 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 243522977f674d16a63836a9fbad9f9d
Full Job Description
The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking fora passionate and enthusiastic band 6 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality. We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65. Weoperate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. This advert isfor a role covering Slough locality, based at New Horizons, Slough. You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with.,
- To act as care coordinator, in accordance with the Care Programme Approach (CPA) policy under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan.
- To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care and provision of NICE recommended interventions.
- To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet their well being needs.
- To monitor and assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines.
- Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway
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.
- 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
Benefits of working for us include: