Total 484 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5LE

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


The Adult Community team are looking for fulltimedevelopingband 5/6s towork in Berkshire. (BHFT )Your base will bedeterminedby service need and can be flexible though occasionally need you to work at other sites or attend meetings within the locality – both East and WestBerkshire.


We are looking for someone who is NQT or with experience and motivation and a desire to be part of a small but enthusiasticadultteam.


As aDevelopingBand 5you will be supported to make the transition from student to autonomous practitioner with guidance from senior staff.Once you havecompleted thenecessary competenciesyou will then progress onto aBand 6level practitioner.


For newly qualified staff, you will work your way through our Preceptorship programme over the first year of employment which will help you make this transition andconsolidateall the skills and knowledge gained throughout your training. Following this we will support you to ensure you develop the necessary skills to move into a band 6 role within the team.


It is a completely adult caseload and fully supported by experienced SLT’s band 6s and the band 7s Clinical specialists


You will be closely supervised to sign off your NQT competencies and dysphagia training will be provided. LSVT training is also desirable or provided as we offer this to our PD clients.



We now use Teams tokeep in touchand have regular weekly updates and team chats.

• Working with clients withacquireddisorders -egPD Stroke

• To provide advice to parents/carersregardingthe management and care of patients/clients with communicationandswallowing difficulties.

• Using RIO patient held records

• Provide LSVT to PD clients

• Group working with specific client groups

• Activelyparticipatein team meetings

• Work flexibly in response to service need across multiple sites

• Liaise with the team for support on aday to daybasis

• Provide a service in all community settings including Out-paitentsclinics, homevisits


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. 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



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 Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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 youre 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.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity where you will be valued and invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Do you want to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork defines your day-to-day? Then join the team at Rosebank House in Reading and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure people with severe and enduring mental health needs receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Rosebank House Lower Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5LE

Rosebank House is a purpose-built home with 13 en-suite bedrooms. It provides 24 hour specialist care and support for adult male patients with severe and enduring mental health needs. The focus of the service is on independent living skills as well as social inclusion, education and employment engagement. People who come to Rosebank House have normally come from a hospital environment or have been sectioned under the Mental Health Act (1983). Our care focuses on empowering people to take control of their lives.

Rosebank House is specifically designed with facilities to fully prepare patients for independence in the community. A fully equipped Activities of Daily Living kitchen plus communal spaces such as TV lounge, dining room, art room and quiet areas. The site is fully wheelchair accessible and there is a garden and outdoor areas. There is free onsite parking for staff and visitors.

What you will get

• Annual salary of up to £36,025
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

1. Assist the Lead Nurse Manager/ Sister in the coordination and day to day delivery of vaccination campaigns to the Trust staff and any additional customers. 2. Manage and prioritise own workload in the day to day delivery of vaccination campaigns, including supervision of junior staff, assessing competencies and managing own clinic list independently 3 Assists in the promotion/ development and maintenance of a culture within the clinical environment, which challenges and questions practice and promotes the quality of thinking amongst practitioners with regard to seasonal flu vaccination. 4. Works with team to develop effective and appropriate teaching and training for clients and colleagues vaccination. 5. Participate in and carryout departmental audits and the subsequent implementation of action plans for vaccination campaigns.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the SEN team. We are seeking to supplement our vibrant and busy Speech and Language department with a therapist who is keen to work with a strong specialist team. The department works closely with education staff in and outside the classroom and provides therapy/assessments for a wide range of students. This includes students in mainstream and in the department, which is a Specialist Resourced Provision for students with a language disorder.Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’. Main responsibilities:To effectively manage a caseload of students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)To take part in the development of the Speech and Language department and the wider school.To conduct outreach work with other schools, as required.Be responsible for a defined caseload in terms of assessment and differential diagnosis devising; delivering and evaluating programmes; contributing to IEPs, annual reviews, transition plans and statements of education need, as appropriate.Provide speech and language assessment and intervention to identified mainstream pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) You will need:Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)Holds a degree or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy that is recognised by the RCSLTWillingness to undertake ongoing trainingRelevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levelExperience working with parents, carers and professionals What’s in it for you:Professional development and career progressionGenerous pension schemeAn Employee Assistance ProgrammeGym DiscountsFree eye testsCycle to work schemeGreen car schemeBeing part of a great team and expanding organisation Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Closing date for receipt of applications is 8th November. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staff Nurse - Outpatients/Pre-Assessment 37.5 hours | Full Time | Berkshire Independent Hospital The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, treatments and services. The role At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us as a Staff Nurse on our Outpatient team, and together, you'll deliver the highest quality clinical outcomes in an environment where you'll have 'more time to care'. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise, and have the chance to build on them through our Ramsay Academy too. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - as our 'Speaking Up for Safety' programme proves. Where you'll be based The Berkshire Independent Hospital, Reading The Berkshire Independent Hospital is one of Berkshire's leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare, treatments and services. The hospital, built in 1993, has 43 individual patient rooms all with en suite facilities. By investing in advanced medical technology, the hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services. The three fully equipped theatres with a seven-bedded recovery area are particularly suitable for orthopaedic procedures offered, such as arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement, spinal discectomy. A dedicated day surgery suite is suitable for minor surgery and endoscopy. What you'll bring with you Current NMC registration Previous experience working within an Outpatients or Pre-Assessment department Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently Flexible and positive attitude A warm, considerate and empathetic character Benefits Contributory pension scheme Attractive enhancement rates for permanent and bank work: 30%-100% for evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays 25 days' annual leave plus eight Bank Holiday days Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Private healthcare and life assurance Free uniform and DBS check Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant Access to our employee discount programme Wellbeing Centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line Long service, employee recognition and appreciation awards Access to the Ramsay Academy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. To apply Please contact for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Pharmacy Technician Berkshire Independent Hospital - Reading Full Time - 37.5 Hours Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision "People caring for People". We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'. We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Wellbeing Personal Trainer

Wokingham FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Full Time

From £29,552.64 up to £43,268.16 OTE depending on experience

40 hours per week

If you're a Personal Trainer who's ambitious and caring, you'll love being a part of Nuffield Health. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer somewhere you can grow while you're making a lasting difference to people's lives. Plus, we'll give you paid holiday and you won't have to pay a fee to train clients at our facilities.

As a Wellbeing Personal Trainer at our Wokingham FWC, you're confident, outgoing and approachable. Whether you've been training for a while or just recently qualified, it's important that you've achieved REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner (or above). A natural communicator, you're great at listening, understanding and explaining things.

As a Wellbeing Personal Trainer, you will:

• Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services.

• Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

• Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations.

• Carry out high-quality inductions, Personal best programmes, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties.

• Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards.

• Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles.

• Have the opportunity for further training from the in house Personal Best program, upskilling to Les Mills instructor and group cycle, plus additional CPD opportunities.

Salary is based on 40 hours a week, made up of 32 Hours gym floor with 8 hours of PT sessions. As your client base grows, you will drop your gym floor hours to maximise your PT earning potential of up to £43,268.16 OTE. Whilst on probation all contracts will be a minimum of 24 gym floor hours, this is to ensure you earn a guaranteed minimum salary. Your earning will increase as you establish your PT clients and improve your earning potential. PT sessions have a sliding scale, the more you deliver the more your take home earning potential is.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free gym membership to physiotherapy, private healthcare, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Medical Secretary | Berkshire Independent Hospital | Full Time 37.5 Hours The role At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join our busy team of medical secretaries and you can develop a rewarding career helping to provide patients with the best care. Your main task will be supporting our consultants using a digital dictation app and record creation which is so important to the smooth running of patient management. You will be expected to multi-task across a range of secretarial duties; offer good judgement in escalating issues, prioritising jobs, highly accurate audio typing, as these tasks all play an important part of your role. You'll be valued for your skills and expertise and have the chance to build on them through our Ramsay Academy, too. Where you'll be based Berkshire Independent Hospital What you will bring with you Excellent IT skills and ability to proof read ensuring all letters are accurate Experience of multi-tasking and working to strict deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication High attention to detail Background knowledge or experience with medical terminology - desirable Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site Subsidised staff restaurant Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. To apply Please contact Sandra Lewis, 01189028140 for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Outpatient Berkshire Independent Hospital | 30hr We are currently recruiting for Senior Healthcare assistant for our Outpatient Department here at Berkshire Independent Hospital. About the hospital Swallows Croft, Wensley Road, Reading RG1 6UZ Berkshire Independent Hospital stands as one of the foremost private healthcare institutions in Berkshire, boasting an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality treatments and services. Founded in 1993, the hospital remains at the forefront of medical advancements, investing in cutting-edge technology to provide the best care possible. With a diverse range of services available, Berkshire Independent Hospital caters to a wide array of healthcare needs. Notably, the hospital specializes in offering expert orthopedic procedures. Additionally, it provides minor surgery and endoscopy services through a dedicated day surgery suite, ensuring efficient and specialized care. Benefits: 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period Flexible shift patterns available where possible Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy Free Parking on site (where possible) Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) Concerts for Carers Employee Assistance Programme Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords The Blue Light Card Scheme About us We're Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS. We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth. Apply Today If you have any questions please contact

We are looking for a very experienced pharmacist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical role and will have senior leadership responsibilities. They will manage a team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across the 3 practices. Provide clinical supervision, training, support and mentorship. Set objectives within the team that match both the professional development of each team member and the priorities of the three surgeries. They will develop the clinical skills of the Pharmacy Team within their scope of practice and allocate work accordingly, with direction from the 3 practices. They will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities. Provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, medicine reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practices. They will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services and contribute to the delivery of the local medicines optimisation strategy. They will ensure that the practices liaise with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility Long-term condition patients -Telephone consultations with patients with multimorbidities and, in partnership with primary healthcare colleagues, implement improvements to patients medicines. Development of long-term condition patient facing clinics, including participation in group consultations. Review the on-going need for each medicine to ensure they get the best use of their medicines. Support achievement of relevant QOF, QIPP, PQS and IIF targets. Clinical Medication Review -Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and care home residents. Implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. Support and develop the clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be able to carry out medication reviews within their scope of practice. Patient facing medicines support -Develop patient facing clinics for the Pharmacy Team for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice. Telephone medicines support -Provide telephone support for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Medicine information to practice staff and patients -Act as a source of medicines information for all the practice team and patients and suggest and recommend solutions. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital -To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to highrisk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or in care homes). Work in partnership with hospital and local provider colleagues (e.g. care of the elderly doctors and clinical pharmacists) to proactively manage patients at high risk of medicine related problems before they are discharged to ensure continuity of care. Signposting -Ensuring that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the right care, with an emphasis on training reception teams to help with pathways and liaising with external facilitators where necessary to improve processes. Ensuring that the addition of the pharmacist to the clinical team results in a reduction in workload for other clinicians. Unplanned Hospital Admissions -Work with case managers, multidisciplinary (health and social care) review teams, hospital colleagues and virtual ward teams to manage medicines-related risk for readmission and patient harm. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups. Repeat prescribing -Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Medicines Safety -Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence from clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners. Medicines Quality Improvement Programme -Working with colleagues, identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing and medicines optimisation. Conduct clinical audits and medicine optimisation projects or work with colleagues such as GP registrars, practice managers etc., feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team. Present results and provide leadership on suggested changes. Contribute to national and local research initiatives. Frailty -Take a leading role in the contractual requirements to support frail patients with their medication including medication review and patient identification Work with the ICB to implement local and national guidelines including NICE etc. Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Education and Training -Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Provide training to visiting medical, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare students where appropriate. Supervision -Provide support and mentorship to junior clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Care Quality Commission -Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. Public Health -To support public health campaigns. Communication -They should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Confidentiality -They will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety -They will implement and lead a full range of promotion and management of their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. Equality and diversity -They will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development -They will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality -They will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Contribution to the Implementation of Service Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Additional responsibilities for practice participating in the Dispensing Services Quality Scheme. Staff competency recording,development and maintenance of standard operating procedures, andrecording and analysis of medication dispensing and prescribing significant events.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more detailed information of responsibilities.

The must haves for this role: 1. Qualified psychotherapist, e.g. mental health nurse, social worker, occupational therapist, CBT therapist 2. Registered with HCPC or BABCP 3. Evidence of interest in working therapeutically with children, young people and families 4. Experience of managing risk and complex caseloads 5. Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team environment 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. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Dr Alice Farrington on 0118 9044665 or email Alice on: Alice.Farrington@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job Title: Registered Mental Health Nurse Trust:Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location:Reading, Wokingham and Slough Pay Rates: £17 - £28 Shift Patterns: Flexible Trust Info:- Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What you can add: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What youll need: A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental hospital environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return: Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Title: - Community Nurse Trust: - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Location :-Reading, Wokingham and Slough Pay Rates: £17 - £28 Shift Patterns: - Flexible Trust Info Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT), a community and mental health trust, are rated Outstanding in their most recent CQC report as well as being recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. In this role you will be located in and working across an area with all the benefits of country living with the convenience of big city life. Why might this job interest you? This flexible role as a Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating. What you can add: Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Recognising limitations and escalating concerns. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above. What youll need: A car and valid UK driving license A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a community environment within the last 2 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you in return:- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply Today By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.