Senior Mental Health Practitioner inMaidenhead inMaidenhead PUBLISHED
TUE 28 JAN 2025
Candidates must possess a relevant registration and experience in a multidisciplinary environment, as well as have a car available for work-related travel. The position emphasises work-life balance, flexibility, and meaningful engagement with clients within the local community, combining remote work with occasional in-person meetings. The Trust is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, welcoming discussions about flexibility and reasonable adjustments as needed.
Are you a passionate, caring, and driven registered Mental Health nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker keen to embark on the next chapter of your career? Or perhaps you're seeking a fresh challenge within Older People's Mental Health Services?
Well, look no further! Join our warm and forward-thinking team, offering the perfect balance between work and personal life.
In this role, you'll have the exciting opportunity to rotate across various teams including the Memory Clinic, CMHT, and HTT, soaking up a wealth of diverse experiences along the way. You'll take the reins in managing your own caseload while collaborating closely with colleagues from both statutory and voluntary sectors, all while lending your expertise to shape the future of our service.
Get ready to explore areas of special interest, whether it's working closely with carers or making a difference in the lives of Younger People with Dementia. Plus, you'll have a hand in delivering engaging training sessions, diving into educational programs, and even dipping your toes into audit and research initiatives.
Based at Nicholson House in Maidenhead, your days will be filled with meaningful visits to clients in their homes within the local community. You'll need to have a car to travel to your appointments.
And while we mostly catch-up virtually, occasional in-person team meetings, training sessions, or other service-related gatherings may take place at our office base.
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Undertaking Memory assessments of patients and conduct semi-structured interviews with family members and others involved in a patient's care.
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Using Memory assessment cognitive tests
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Assessing current risks and identify how the risk and patient health needs would be best met.
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Promoting and developing evidence - based practice working within NICE guidelines.
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Collaborating with members of the integrated Older Adults Mental health team to provide advice and support where required.
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Supervising junior staff and students.
About us
The must haves for this role:
- Registered Mental Health nurse or equivalent.
- Experienceof working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to drive and have a car for use at wor
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: Gbolahan Lamuye on or email: 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.
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