Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse for their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. This role involves conducting assessments, triaging referrals, and collaborating with a skilled team to provide high-quality care. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. If you're passionate about mental health and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Career Development

Wellbeing Tools

Generous Leave Policies

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or qualified healthcare professional required.
• Experience in mental health settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct triage and assessments for young people in CAMHS.
• Provide consultation to referrers and families.
• Manage waiting lists and collaborate with CAMHS clinicians.

Skills

Mental Health Assessment

Telephone Assessment

Teamwork

Clinical Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Master's Level in Mental Health

HCPC Registered Practitioner

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29.04.2025

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Job overview

Interview date will be 21st May 2024.

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse with an interest in working in our CYPF Health Hub, CAMHS Common Point of Entry Service as a Mental Health Practitioner? Then we at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) have an exciting opportunity for you!

This opportunity involves responding to complex referrals to the CAMHS team, conducting initial triage and telephone assessments of children or young people, including risk assessments and recommendations for ongoing care. You will review incoming referrals, undertake structured telephone triage, and develop formulations to determine the mental health needs, assessing risks and signposting to appropriate services.

You will also provide advice and consultation to referrers, colleagues, and families regarding symptoms, risks, or referral needs. Additionally, you will identify cases requiring detailed face-to-face assessments within CPE and prioritize accordingly.

Main duties of the job

• Triage, assessment, and formulation of young people presenting to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Consulting with professionals making referrals.
• Conducting telephone assessments of referred young people.
• Performing face-to-face assessments.
• Working flexibly across multiple sites.
• Reviewing clinical records.
• Managing waiting lists through data review.
• Collaborating within a team of skilled CAMHS clinicians.
• Providing front door access to comprehensive CAMHS.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services provider, rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC. We are committed to high-quality, safe services and value diversity, being a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We foster an inclusive environment with supportive colleagues.

Our values include:

• Caring for and about you.
• Providing quality, safe services.
• Innovative collaboration.

Benefits include flexible working, annual leave, career development, wellbeing tools, discounts, staff networks, and generous leave policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The four essential requirements for consideration:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or other qualified healthcare professional.
• Interest in CAMHS team work.
• Ability to undertake telephone assessments.
• Experience in a mental health setting.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections. Reasonable adjustments are available for disabled applicants.

Person specification

Education/Qualification/Training

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC), Child or MH branch nurse, or Occupational Therapist with registration, or qualified psychotherapist with professional registration.
• Masters level or significant mental health experience.
• HCPC Registered Practitioner/Social Worker or postgraduate qualification in clinical/counselling psychology.
• Additional relevant qualifications and training in child mental health.

Continuous Professional Development

• Skills in managing complex, sensitive information and engaging children, young people, and carers.
• Evidence of involvement in care planning and service development.
• Post-qualification learning evidence.

Previous Experience

• Working assertively with children and young people.
• Knowledge and experience in mental health.
• Teamwork and independent clinical decision-making skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of national guidance and policies in children’s mental health.
• Knowledge of health and social care systems, safeguarding, and legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication, observation, and reporting skills.
• Empathy, resilience, and ability to develop assessments and formulations.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel within Berkshire.
• Flexible working hours and travel capabilities.

Berkshire Healthcare promotes independence and aims for seamless, community-based services. We serve a population of around 900,000 with a team of 4,300 staff, providing care across multiple sites.

We are committed to equal opportunities and a smoke-free environment. All NHS employment checks apply. Ensure your application includes valid referees’ contact details. Shortlisting may occur before the closing date. No agency contacts please.