Opportunity to be part of a transformative service with the Rapid Response team, contributing to positive changes in mental health care.
Engagement in high-quality mental health assessments and interventions, making a direct impact on young people's lives during crises.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including local authorities and education professionals, enhancing professional relationships and teamwork.
Commitment to staff development with access to both internal and external training opportunities, promoting career advancement.
Flexible working options that support a healthy work-life balance, enhancing job satisfaction and personal wellbeing.
Generous leave policies, including 27 days annual leave and options to buy or sell leave days, supporting personal time off and rest.
Participation in an inclusive workplace that prioritizes diversity and is recognized as a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
Join Our Transformative Team as an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner in Slough!
Are you a compassionate social worker, nurse, or occupational therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey of transformation, and we invite you to be a part of it. As an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner in the CAMHS Rapid Response Team, you’ll provide vital mental health assessments and interventions for young individuals in crisis, partnering with families and collaborating with schools and local services. Working at Fir Tree House or Wexham Park Hospital, you will join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the mental wellbeing of our community.
Your experience and excellent communication skills will shine as you lead crisis responses, deliver tailored interventions, and cultivate strong relationships with young people and their families. We believe in nurturing your professional development, offering a wealth of training opportunities and a flexible working environment to support your work-life balance. With generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide a rewarding workplace where you can truly thrive. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and let’s begin this journey together!
Opportunity to be part of a transformative service with the Rapid Response team, contributing to positive changes in mental health care.
Engagement in high-quality mental health assessments and interventions, making a direct impact on young people's lives during crises.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including local authorities and education professionals, enhancing professional relationships and teamwork.
Commitment to staff development with access to both internal and external training opportunities, promoting career advancement.
Flexible working options that support a healthy work-life balance, enhancing job satisfaction and personal wellbeing.
Generous leave policies, including 27 days annual leave and options to buy or sell leave days, supporting personal time off and rest.
Participation in an inclusive workplace that prioritizes diversity and is recognised as a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.
Job Summary
Are you working as a social worker / OT or Nurse and looking for "that" new role, perhaps to be a part of something new and exciting? Are you looking to develop your career with a group of likeminded professionals?
The service is currently undergoing a new and exciting transformation creating new posts across the Rapid Response team.
As an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner in the CAMHS Rapid Response Team, you will offer high-quality mental health assessments and short-term intervention to young people experiencing mental health crisis. You will work closely with the wider CAMH services in Berkshire as well as local authority, education colleagues and other services as required.
Your role will be based at Fir Tree House In Upton Hospital In Slough when working days and Wexham Park Hospital in Slough when working nights.
You will need to have excellent communication skills as well as a compassionate nature to ensure you are giving your full support to both patients and their families.
As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff and can offer both internal & external training with this role.
Main duties of the job
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
Benefits Of Working For Us Include
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£45,753 to £52,067 a year Per annum (Incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
TEMP_500
Job locations
CAMHS Rapid Response
Upton Hospital
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Must Haves For This Role
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marie Duffield on or email: or Majid Nazari on or email: 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marie Duffield on or email: or Majid Nazari on or email: 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
Are you working as a social worker / OT or Nurse and looking for "that" new role, perhaps to be a part of something new and exciting? Are you looking to develop your career with a group of likeminded professionals?
The service is currently undergoing a new and exciting transformation creating new posts across the Rapid Response team.
As an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner in the CAMHS Rapid Response Team, you will offer high-quality mental health assessments and short-term intervention to young people experiencing mental health crisis. You will work closely with the wider CAMH services in Berkshire as well as local authority, education colleagues and other services as required.
Your role will be based at Fir Tree House In Upton Hospital In Slough when working days and Wexham Park Hospital in Slough when working nights.
You will need to have excellent communication skills as well as a compassionate nature to ensure you are giving your full support to both patients and their families.
As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff and can offer both internal & external training with this role.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality assessment and clinical formulation.
- Respond to crisis calls from Young people and their families
- Provide short term interventions/Follow ups when required and make on going referrals based on the clinical needs.
- Ability to manage and lead the shift by prioritising and delegating tasks.
- Identify appropriate interventions for young people and their families as well as the improvement of resilience and recovery which mitigates risks to themselves or others
- Maintain and develop key relationships with professionals external to the area of service, as well as patients and their families
- To be responsible for the accurate maintenance of clinical record keeping and ensuring all systems, records and data are stored and transferred correctly
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
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
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£45,753 to £52,067 a year Per annum (Incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
TEMP_500
Job locations
CAMHS Rapid Response
Upton Hospital
Slough
SL1 2BJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Must Haves For This Role
- A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession eg Social worker, Nurse, OT
- Experience in working with mental health and complex needs
- Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation
- Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marie Duffield on or email: or Majid Nazari on or email: 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- A degree in relevant field as well as a core profession eg Social worker, Nurse, OT
- Experience in working with mental health and complex needs
- Demonstrable skills in mental health assessments and formulation
- Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle
If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Marie Duffield on or email: or Majid Nazari on or email: 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
- Recognised and relevant qualification as below: oRegistered Mental Health Nurse or oRegistered Social Worker or oQualified Systemic Family Therapist Masters level or oQualified Psychotherapist or o Cli
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