Specialist Clinical /Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization in an exciting administrative role that supports a newly commissioned service. This position offers autonomy and the opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders in the community mental health sector. You will play a key role in assisting team members with daily administrative duties while contributing to a service aligned with the Trust’s vision. With a commitment to excellence and care, this role provides a chance for personal and professional development, making a meaningful impact on the lives of service users. If you're passionate about supporting colleagues and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Career development

Wellbeing tools

Discounts

Staff networks

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in complex administrative duties and managing spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of Out of Area Placements services daily.
• Undertake complex administrative duties and support service users.

Skills

MS Office

Minute-taking

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Numerical Skills

Education

Degree level education

Minimum GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Tools

MS Teams

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job overview

Interviews will be held on 21 May 2024.

Join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the Out of Area Placements (OAPs) team in an exciting administrative role supporting a newly commissioned service. The successful candidate will play a key role in assisting team members with daily administrative duties, contributing to a service aligned with our Community Mental Health Transformation program and the Trust’s vision of ‘One-Team’.

The service provides out of area care, gatekeeping for S117 applications, out of area placements, and individual funding requests for complex mental health needs. This role offers the chance to collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including mental health teams, ICBs, local authorities, and care providers.

The position offers autonomy, variety, and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the safe and effective delivery of Out of Area Placements (OAPs) services daily.
• Maintain a service that is safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led, with positive outcomes for service users.
• Support service users to live healthy, fulfilling lives in a least restrictive environment.
• Work across boundaries seamlessly to maximize value for money and achieve the best outcomes.
• Undertake complex administrative duties, including managing MS Teams and other software, multitasking, and minute-taking.
• Demonstrate empathy, supportiveness, and sensitivity to others’ needs.
• Support team colleagues passionately.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, providing mental health and community health services across Berkshire. We value diversity, foster an inclusive environment, and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

Our core values include caring for individuals, providing high-quality safe services, and working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions. We offer flexible working, generous leave, career development, wellbeing tools, discounts, staff networks, and free parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• Experience in complex administrative duties, including MS Office, multitasking, minute-taking, and managing spreadsheets.
• Kindness, empathy, and a passion for supporting colleagues.

Review the attached job description and person specification carefully. Address each criterion in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For application tips, see the attached guidance.

If you share our commitment to excellence and care, we welcome your application.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all community sections. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• Degree level education or evidence of career development.
• Minimum GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Continuous Professional Development

• Good IT skills.
• First aid/fire training or willingness to undertake.

Previous Experience

• Commitment to ongoing skills development.
• Experience in minute-taking at senior levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Adaptability in changing environments.
• Experience working in partnership with related agencies.
• Self-directed with good time management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Numerical skills for data interpretation.
• Knowledge of office and business procedures.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work under pressure.
• Minute-taking and report writing skills.

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to meet service needs.
• Reliability and resilience.

Berkshire Healthcare aims to deliver seamless, community-based health services that promote independence and quality of life. Our team of 4,300 staff serves around 900,000 residents across Berkshire, providing care in various settings.

We promote equality and welcome applications from all community sectors. Appointment is subject to NHS employment checks. Please ensure your referees’ contact details are current to avoid delays. We may close the vacancy early due to high response levels.

Our environment is smoke-free. No agency contact please.