Are youa dedicatedprofessional anddoyoupossessa core profession in mental health,innursing, occupational therapy, or social work?We have anincrediblerolewaiting for youandit'smore than just a job;it'san opportunitytransform the lives of adults in Berkshire who are grappling with the challenges of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD),plusa chancefor youto grow, learnandlet your skillsandexpertiseshine.
Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of ourIMPACTTteam.You'llbe at the forefront of providingDialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT)as part ofan alreadyestablishedprogramme delivering DBT across Berkshire.
Thisrole offers the perfect avenue to polish yourexpertiseand expand your horizons.If you have a coreprofession,we offer a preceptorship role (Band 6) where you can embark on a journey towards Band 7through completion ofDBTtraining.Our Clinical Lead for DBT is an accredited DBT therapist and an accredited DBT supervisor, and over half the team are enrolled on the DBT Diploma. Staff wellbeing isparamount,and we deliver DBT on a foundation of compassion.
You will bebasedatErleghHouse, University of Readingandwillneedto travel to other locations across theTrustas perservicedemands. Our ServiceoperatesMonday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
• You will deliverall components of standardDialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), managing individual therapy sessions, skills groups, providing valuable telephone coaching, and activelyparticipatingin weekly Consult sessions.
• You willdirectspecialised psychological assessments, employing yourexpertisetofacilitatethese assessments effectively.
• Assessment and continuous monitoring of risks will be a crucial part of your role. Collaborating closely with colleagues,you'llimplement strategies to manage risks effectively and ensure the safety and appropriateness of interventions.
• Engaging in regular supervision sessions will be integral to your professional growth and success in this role.
• Your active participation in IMPACTT meetings will contribute significantly to the collective efforts and collaborative approach within the team.
• Building strong connections and collaborating closely with key professionals will be pivotal in ensuring seamless and effective support for individuals under our care.
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
• 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
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
The “must haves” for this role:
1. Qualification in one of the following at graduate level: mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy
1. Registered and accredited with Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or equivalent as relevant to graduate qualification.
1. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services and experience of and interest in working with service users with personality disorders.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of neing shortlisted. For further application tips- see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us andlet’sbe outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Joanne Storron:0300 3658000or email:Joanne.Storr@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.
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 whererequired.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024
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