Lead Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their Older Adults Service. This full-time role involves providing mental health care and treatment, particularly for patients with dementia. You'll work in a supportive environment, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care. Flexibility is key, as the service operates seven days a week. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their skills in a rewarding field, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at retailers

Staff networks for diversity

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent required.
• Experience in mental health settings and care management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Formulate and evaluate care plans for complex patients.

Skills

Mental Health Legislation

Interpersonal Skills

Care Management

Conflict Management

Clinical Risk Policies

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Ongoing Professional Development

Tools

Care Plans

Assessment Tools

Job description

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job overview

Are you a Community Psychiatric Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner or newly qualified with a keen interest in developing your skills? We’re looking for an individual to work in our Older Adults Service so you will need to be passionate about caring for patients with mental health needs including dementia.

You will work in our Older Adults Home Treatment Team providing mental health care and treatment using appropriate pathways including the Dementia Living well Strategy in line with NICE guidelines.

You will have excellent people skills and a good understanding of Mental Health Framework and legislation in addition to Clinical Risk policies and procedures.

This role is full-time ( hours per week), however interested part-time applicants will be considered and you will be supported by a dedicated team that strives to create a compassionate environment.

This service operates 7 days per week between the hours of 9am and 7pm, so flexibility with regard to shift patterns, weekends and bank holidays will be required.

Main duties of the job

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team managing a caseload of patients
• Undertake assessments of patients, involving their carers and family members in the patient's care and care plans.
• To be responsible for the formulation, execution, and evaluation of care plans for a designated number of patients who may present with significant complexity, in consultation with the patient and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Direct and supervise Support Workers and/or students.
• Provide advice to other members of the service and agencies on the needs of service users.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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
• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The "must haves" for this role:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent.
• Good understanding of the relevant legislation surrounding the Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act
• Ability to drive and have car for use at work

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and let’s be outstanding together.

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

• Registered Mental Health nurse or equivalent

Training

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Previous Experience

• Post registration experience in a mental health setting
• Experience in more than one setting.
• Care Management
• Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour
• Supporting and empowering carers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of mental health legislation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and manage conflict situations
• Intervention and outcome monitoring skills
• Able to work unsocial hours
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload
• Ability to manage stress
• Ability to work on own initiative and/ or with a team

Personal Qualities

• Flexible & innovative
• Proactive and dynamic
• Well organised & highly motivated
• Commitment to equal opportunity

Additional Requirements

• Ability to drive and have a car for use at work

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

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.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

NO AGENCIES TO CONTACT BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE DIRECTLY PLEASE

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