Mental Health Practitioner - Join Our Talent Pool

Job Summary

Are you a Mental Health Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're newly qualified or highly experienced, joining our Talent Pool on Webrecruit makes it easy to hear about the latest roles that match your skills and interests.

Why join our Talent Pool?

• Stay informed: Our Talent Acquisition team will share relevant job opportunities with you as they arise.
• Explore your options: Whether you're interested in mental health in our inpatients hospital, community mental health, older peoples mental health or another speciality, we offer a wide range of roles across bands and services.
• Career development: From a dedicated preceptorship programme for new graduates to leadership opportunities for experienced practitioners, were committed to helping you thrive.
  
  

Why choose Berkshire Healthcare? Were proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC, with a supportive culture that values every team member. With flexible working options and peer support, you'll be part of a Trust that puts your development first.

To join our Talent Pool, simply upload your CV and answer a few quick questions. We'll be in touch to find out more about what you are looking for and send you details of suitable vacancies as they arise.

Discover your next step with Berkshire Healthcare join our Mental Health Practitioner Talent Pool on Webrecruit today! Please note: - Some roles may require travel across Berkshire, so a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be necessary.

Main duties of the job

Whether you're newly qualified or experienced, our Talent Pool on Webrecruit keeps you informed about opportunities that match your skills and interests.

As a mental health practitioner in one of our teams you can expect to:

• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team managing a caseload of patients
• Undertake assessments of patients, involving theircarersand family members in the patient's care and care plans.
• 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.
• Supervise Support Workers and/or students.
• Provide advice to other members of the service and agencies on the needs of service users.
  
  

About Us

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

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us.

Some Of The 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

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

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £38,308 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

TAP-MHP-002

Job locations

Berkshire Healthcare

London House, London Road

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 2UT

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The Must Haves For This Role

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (or equivalent HCPC registration).

Good understanding of the relevant legislation surrounding the Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act.

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

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

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (or equivalent HCPC registration).

Good understanding of the relevant legislation surrounding the Mental Capacity Act / Mental Health Act.

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• UK NMC registration or equivalent.
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• UK NMC registration or equivalent.
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berkshire Healthcare

London House, London Road

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 2UT

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)