Mental Health Practitioner - Join Our Talent Pool!

NHS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to mental health care, where you'll be part of a supportive team focused on patient wellbeing. This role offers the opportunity to work across various specialties, ensuring that you can explore your interests while contributing to outstanding patient care. With a commitment to career development and flexible working options, this position is ideal for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You'll play a crucial role in managing patient care, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, and making a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. Discover your next step in a rewarding career in mental health today!

Qualifications

• NMC registration or equivalent is essential for this role.
• A good understanding of Mental Health legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Undertake patient assessments and formulate care plans.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Multi-disciplinary Team Collaboration

Driving License

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Equivalent HCPC Registration

Job description

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.

- 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, we're committed to helping you thrive.

Why choose Berkshire Healthcare? We're 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

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

1. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team managing a caseload of patients.
2. Undertake assessments of patients, involving their carers and family members in the patient's care and care plans.
3. 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.
4. Supervise Support Workers and/or students.
5. 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, 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.

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.

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

• 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.