Advanced Mental Health Practitioner | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare trust in Slough is seeking Advanced Mental Health Practitioners to join their Rapid Response Team. The role involves conducting urgent mental health assessments for children and young people, working closely with families and a multi-agency network. Candidates must have a relevant professional qualification and experience in supporting mental health needs. The position offers flexible working options, generous leave, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Discounts at popular retailers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out urgent mental health assessments for children and young people in crisis.
• Assess risk and create effective care plans.
• Work as part of a multi-agency network.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Crisis response

Multi-agency working

Clinical care planning

Education

Professional qualification in RGN, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy

Job description

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? We’re 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’ll 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. Additionally you 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

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

Benefits

• 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

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. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We’re 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 don’t hesitate to call Emily Perrin on 07815 485196 or [e-mail], who’ll 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.

This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025.