Advanced Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking experienced Advanced Mental Health Practitioners for a full-time role in Slough. You will provide critical mental health assessments and interventions for children in crisis, lead shifts, and collaborate with multi-agency teams. Candidates should have a Masters Level qualification and experience in supporting young people with mental health needs. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with mental health needs.
• Strong skills in mental health assessment, formulation and care planning.
• Full driving licence with your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out urgent mental health assessments for children in crisis.
• Act as shift lead and manage referrals.
• Work as part of a multi-agency network.

Skills

Crisis response

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Mental health assessment

Care planning

Education

Masters Level qualification in a relevant field

Registration with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced RGN or Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?

Do you have prior CAMHS experience and want to use your skills in children and young people's mental health to make a real difference?

Due to team growth we are looking for Advanced Mental Health Practitioners to join our Rapid Response Team in Slough where we offer a 24/7 service to children and young people in mental health crisis. This is a varied, front‑line role in a compassionate and forward‑thinking team where you will build upon your skills in crisis response, risk assessment and multi‑agency working. You will work closely with families and professionals across health, education and social care dealing with young people with a broad and complex range of clinical presentations, and will take on shift lead responsibilities, manage referrals and help coordinate care.

The role is based across two sites in Slough: Fir Tree House (Upton Hospital) during the day, and Wexham Park Hospital at night. You may on occasions also be required to travel to Reading. This is a full‑time role with shifts made up of days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out urgent mental health assessments for children and young people in crisis.
• Assess risk, mental state and psychosocial needs to create clear and effective care plans.
• Provide short‑term support and intervention, working with families and other services to promote safety and recovery.
• Act as shift lead when required – triage calls, manage referrals, prioritise tasks and coordinate the team's response.
• Work as part of a multi‑agency network, including community CAMHS, social care, education and acute services.
• Attend, chair and contribute to safeguarding and child protection meetings to support safe and joined‑up care.
• Use Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) as part of every clinical contact to support care planning and service development.
• Take part in and provide regular clinical and managerial supervision to junior staff when appropriate.
• Contribute to a learning environment that supports professional development, innovation and quality improvement.

About Us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we are committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values

• 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

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service plus the 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.

Details

Date posted: 24 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 371-TAP-CFS59712

Job location: Upton Hospital, Slough, SL1 2BJ

Qualifications

• A recognised professional qualification and registration in a relevant field (e.g. RGN, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy).
• Experience supporting children and young people with mental health needs, including those with complex presentations.
• Strong skills in mental health assessment, formulation and care planning.
• Full driving licence with your own vehicle.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications / Training – Essential

• Masters Level qualification or recognised equivalent qualification (e.g. Registered Mental Health Nurse, Registered Social Worker or Occupational Therapist).
• Registration with NMC, HCPC or other recognised professional body.

Desirable

• A supervisory qualification in the relevant professional discipline.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information is available from the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Upton Hospital

Slough, SL1 2BJ

For further information about the role, please see the 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.

We are 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 do not hesitate to call Emily Perrin on 07815 485196 or email [e-mail] – she will be delighted to help.

Please note we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.