The postisbased atNew HorizonsinSloughto have overall responsibility for the smooth and efficient management and day to day running of theSloughCRHTT Spoke
The post holder will be a registered clinician (nurse, OT, social worker, psychologist etc) with responsibility for the leadership, operational management, and development of CRHTT for people with mental health illnesses. The role involves working closely with people using the service, their families and carers, community-based teams, ICBs, primary care, other health and social services, and the voluntary sector to ensure that the service provided is of a high quality, is responsive to local need anddemonstratesvalue for money
• In the role of expert practitioner, to provide clinical leadership to the Spoke to enable the provision of a defined, recovery-focused service. It is expected that this post will work collaboratively with the Consultant Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Nurse and Associate Nurse Consultant and Service Managers as a senior clinical leadership team across the locality.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, working to the Head of Service to deliver a range ofobjectivesrelating specifically to mental health urgent care, but also in relation to best clinical standards and practice.
• To provide advanced support, knowledge and clinical skills to staff and patients within the service.
• Provide expert supervision for staff working within the service area, e.g. formal supervision, case conferences, professional nurse advocacy.
• To provide expert practice, professional and clinical leadership through assessment,planningand implementation of highly specialised andappropriate programmesof care.
• In conjunction with the Service Manager, to develop highly specialised programmes of care andprovidehighly specialised advice concerning care. in specialist area.
• To work asaAdvanced Practitioner with an extended role within the relevant national framework and Trust protocol,in accordance withqualification and competence to practice.
• 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 you to be considered for this role:
• Evidence of extended role relevant to the core function of the CRHTT in providing alternative to admission and least restrictive practices
• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
• Substantial post registration experience in an advanced mental health practitioner and/or senior clinical position, to include significant leadership functions
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 being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024
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