Total 158 job vacancies by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a dedicated psychologist or psychotherapist,or do youpossessa core profession in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, or social work? If so, we have an incrediblefull-time position (37.5 hours) waiting for you. Butit'smore than just a job;it'san opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of adults in Berkshire who arestruggling with difficulties associated withEmotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).


Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team.You'llbe at the forefront of providing evidence-based psychological therapy, with a primary focus on Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT).


For Psychologists and Psychotherapists, this role offers the perfect avenue to polish yourexpertiseand expand your horizons. Meanwhile, if you have a core profession, we offer a preceptorship role (Band 6) where you can embark on a journey towards Band 7through completion of the MBT Practitioner level training leading toMBT Practitioner accreditation.


This positionisn'tjust a job;it'sa chance to grow, learn, and truly make a difference in the world of mental health. Join our team and let your skills andexpertiseshine as we work together to transform lives through the power of MBT.


Don'tmiss out onthis exciting opportunity-apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

• You will be helping service userswho'veoften endured a lifetime of adversity – abuse, deprivation, and trauma. These individuals grapple with extreme challenges in their relationships, battling issues like emotion management, identity disturbance, impulsiveness, and self-injury.

• You'llbe their guiding light, providing assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention based on the latest evidence and ourcutting-edgeservice model.

• You will beinvolved inthe provision of assessment, formulation & therapeutic intervention to clients referred to the service in line with the most recent evidence and service model.

• You willwork in collaboration with other psychological therapists to deliver specialist psychological interventions to people with Personality Disorders.  This will include working individually and in groups.  

• You’llbe based in IMPACTTatErleghHouse in Readingand deliver care ina number ofpremises across Berkshire asrequired.


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:


For Band 7 Applicants:

1. Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology OR post-graduate qualification in adult psychotherapy.

1. Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) for psychologists or UKCP for psychotherapists.

1. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services and experience of and interest in working with service users with personality disorders.


For Band 6 Applicants:

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 being 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, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Sian Williamson:07890 610471 or email: Sian.Williams@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 Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

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Interviews will be booked from 9th September 2024.

Advanced Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist – Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (Band 7/8a)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacist with experience in mental health to provide specialist mental health services to our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) in Berkshire West (2 days) and mental health inpatient wards (up to 3 days).

As a specialist psychiatric clinical pharmacist the post holder will deliver a high standard of clinical pharmaceutical care and be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams providing expertise in medicines related issues. The post holder will support the medicines optimisation agenda within own area of specialty.

There are opportunities to practice as an Independent Non-Medical Prescriber so we will support you in your professional development and career development, including gaining the Independent Prescriber qualification.
• To provide high quality, specialist clinical pharmacy service to the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)and mental health inpatient wardsto ensure the safe, clinicallyeffectiveandcost-efficientuse of drugs

• Toparticipatein MDT meetings toprovideexpert medicines advice and support the wider medicines optimisation agenda

• To work closely with othercommunity-basedand inpatientclinical pharmacists to ensure seamless pharmaceutical care is provided throughout each patient’s journey

• To provide education and training to healthcare professionals, service users and carers

• Toprovideclinical pharmacy advice on the management of patients with mental illnessin order tomaximise benefit and minimise risk in relation to medicines

• Tobe responsible forupdating and reviewing relevant SOPs, guidelines,PGDsandePACTanalysis


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:
• Experience in mental health pharmacy (hospitalor communityteams)
• Self-motivated, confident and ability to prioritise
• Have a flexible approach to work in order tomeet the developing needs of the pharmacy service
• Strong teamplayer and must be able to navigate conflicting work priorities


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips – see thehelp with your applicationdocument attachedonce you click apply.


Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Dr Elizabeth Francis on 07876 217104 or email: elizabeth.francis@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be 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 where required.




This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

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A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Band 4 Children’s Healthcare Support Worker working across the four special needs schools in Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham

Interviews will be held on 9th August 2024

This role will mainly be to provide 1:1 health care and support to an identified group of children who have complex health and/ or nursing needs at either The Avenue, Brookfields, Castle or Addington schools. The role is for 3 days per week term-time only (39 weeks/year). The successful candidate will have any of the following qualifications: NNEB/CACHE dip Nursery Nursing or BTEC National Diploma or have experience of working with children, young people or adults who have complex health needs and have a learning difficulty/disability.

This is a varied role where you will be working together with your line manager and colleagues to ensure that the activities of this post make a real difference to children and young people. Your line manager may ask you to undertake other reasonable duties to facilitate the smooth running of the service or team.


• Your role will be to provide one to one health/nursing care to an identified group of children or young people with complex health needs within the four special schools as named above.
• You will form an integral part of the fantastic and dedicated Specialist School and Community Children’s nursing team.
• You will implement care plans in partnership with the child/young person, family, Specialist School nursing team and specialist input from the Practice Development nurse
• You will undertake clinical nursing procedures specifically related to each individual child/young person’s complex health needs in line with achievement of relevant competency based training. This may include children and young people with gastrostomies, epilepsy, tracheostomies and those who require ventilation via a tracheostomy
• You will be expected to work in a flexible manner with other team members to ensure that care is delivered at the required times. This may mean going to any of the four special needs schools outlined above or supporting the Community Children’s Nursing team.
• You will actively participate in the development of the team/service and have a positive team spirit.
• You will report to the Senior Nurse any untoward occurrences and incidents, in accordance with Trust policy and record promptly and accurately.
• You will have an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding children inclusive of the BHFT policy and take appropriate steps in line with the policy where concerns are identified.

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:



1. NNEB/CACHE dip Nursery Nursing or BTEC National Diploma orexperience of working with children/young people and families

2. Experience of delivering care to children, young people or adults

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!

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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call:Claire Thompsonon 07760 415 776 or email:Claire.Thompson@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be 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 where required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

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INTERNAL ONLY - This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only



SUN is exclusively a group network, which is aimed at providing ongoing support for SUN members through attending groups as and when they feel they need support. The post holder will be managing a team of Lived Experience and Core Professional Facilitators who jointly co-facilitate SUN groups, and the team meets weekly for supervision, training and reflective practice.

The SUN Team sits within the Intensive Management of Personality-disorder Clinical Therapies Team, (IMPACTT) and the post holder will have line management with a Senior Psychological Therapist in the wider team.

BHFT 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.

Through co-production, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust has developed a comprehensive care pathway for individuals who may have difficulties associated with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).The SUN (Service User Network) service is a relatively new component of the pathway, based on a national model for SUN.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with experience working with this client group, ideally with relevant service development skills to appoint in a key leadership role to support the growth and integration of the SUN offer within the Berkshire Personality Disorder pathway.

The post holder will provide operational oversight, line management, service co-ordination and support the team in the delivery of groups, stepping in to provide group facilitation if needed and be responsible for the ongoing growth and development of this exciting service. Groups will be delivered across various sites in Berkshire as well as online, and the successful candidate will be working regularly from our base in Reading, travel to sites across Berkshire as needed or work remotely when appropriate.

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. Diploma or degree level professional qualification such as Nurse, OT, Psychologist or Social Worker and registered with relevant professional body;

2. Completed a management and/or leadership training programme alongside strong experience in a management role and service development;

3. Experience of working in multiple mental health settings and experience of working with people with a diagnosis of EUPD;

4. Excellent communication skills

5. Experience of co-production and working alongside people with Lived Experience;

6. Hold a clean driving licence and have use of a car for work.



Interviews will be held on 06 August 2024.



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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sorana Berry, Head of Service, IMPACTT on sorana.berry@berkshire.nhs.uk or Alex Tagg, Consultant Psychotherapist via email:alex.tagg@berkshire.nhs.ukor telephone on 0300 365 8000who’ll be delighted to help.. We would encourage any external shortlisted candidate to get in touch and arrange a visit to a SUN group prior to interview.

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 31 Jul 2024

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Interviews will be held on 13 August 2024.



Here in Reading CMHT, we invest heavily into the development, training, and support of our entire workforce, which means that we welcome applications of an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Professional looking for a career within a busy Community Mental Health Team.

We understand that supporting, developing, and nurturing our staff leads to outstanding patient care. We have a variety of opportunities to help you develop both your skills and your career, introduce, and implement innovations within your service and make a true difference to the lives of our service users.

Our service operates five days a week, not including bank holidays and is offering full, part time and hybrid flexible working opportunities

Are you passionate about making a difference and enjoy working as part of a larger team? Are you eager to use your clinical skills to provide excellent care and progress your career?

Applicants will need to be enthusiastic and able to work flexibly and reliably to contribute to the delivery of outstanding care to our patients.

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will have responsibility for the line management of students and junior staff, undertaking their annual appraisals, PDP’s and proactively supporting their development review cycle.

You should have the ability to think calmly and logically under pressure and have a positive attitude to maintaining high standards of work at all times and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills. You will be quick to learn, be able to work as part of a team but also possess the ability to work unsupervised, using your own initiative.

Accuracy and attention to details is essential for this post with a good level of competency in using Microsoft applications. Strong organizational skills are essential.

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. Qualified Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist with +2 years post registration experience preferred.

2. Promote, monitor, and maintain best practice in health, safety and security.

3. Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers, and other professional bodies.

4. Ability to use technology to underpin professional practice.

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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Marnie Robinson on 0118 9605612 or email: reading.cmht@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be 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 where required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jul 2024

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Are you looking for an exciting new role in a high performing and supportive


team?Perhaps youare ready for your next challenge? We have a fantastic


opportunity to recruit anAdvanced Clinical Pharmacistto join theBerkshireWest


Urgent Community Response (UCR)/Virtual Frailty Ward

The rolewill be a key member of the multidisciplinaryteam;workingalongside theGeriatrician,Nurse Consultant.AdvancedClinical Pharmacist for Care Homes,Advanced Care Practitioners,Nursesand Therapists,providingexpertmedicinesadvice, guidance, recommendations, medication optimisationsupport andany necessary training on medicines-related issuesto the team,to prevent unnecessary admissionsto hospital.





You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilstmaintaininghigh professional standards. You will ensuregood communication, andthateffective processes and procedures aremaintainedacross the service.


The post holder will work 37.5hrs per week,5days a week, between the hours of9am –5pm.


The role is based atCremyllRoad, Readingand staff parking is availablelocally


• Toassistwith medication aspects of theUCRandVirtual Frailty caseloads,ensuring all legal and professional aspects, as well as robust governance processes are met.

• To work closely with the MDT carrying out comprehensive medication reviews for elderly/frail patients,as needed.
• To work flexibly asservicesdevelop to meet the NHS Long Term Plan Ageing Well requirements.

• Towork closely with the relevant community teams, primary care colleagues and GPs to ensure that seamless pharmaceutical care is provided throughout the patient’s journey.

• To support the UCR and Virtual Frailty teams with medication queries.

• Toassistwith the development of and implementation of prescribing policies, standard operating procedures,protocolsand guidancerelated to medicines,asrequired

• To carry out medicines-related audits or projects relating to UCR/VFWprescribing practices

• Work flexibly in response to service need across our multiplesites



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: 

• Pharmacy Honours Degree (BPharm orMPharm) / Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma

• Non-medical Prescriber (Pharmacist Independent Prescriber)

• Substantial post registration experience in hospital and/or community pharmacy

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

• Able to work autonomously, with the ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational, communication and time management skills to prioritisework.


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 Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

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A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a dedicatedmental health nurse trained outside of the UKseeking new horizons? Look no further than Prospect Park Hospital (PPH) in the vibrant city of Reading. We extend a warm invitation to overseas-trained mental health nurses to join our esteemed team and make a profound difference in the lives of our patients.

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Reading, PPH stands as a beacon of compassionate care and holistic healing. Withseven specialised wards catering to both adult and older adult patients,each day brings opportunities for growth, learning, and impactful interventions.

Your journey with us begins as a valued healthcare support worker, allowing you to immerse yourself in our hospital's ethos while we guide you through ourcomprehensive OSCE preparation programme. Upon successfully obtaining your PIN, you'll transition seamlessly into the role of a mental health nurse, equipped to navigate the complexities of mental health care with confidence and expertise.

We understand the challenges of relocating to a new country, and that's why we offer unwavering support every step of the way. From assisting with your OSCE preparations to providing up tothree test bookings and sponsorship for an initial three years, we are committed to easing your transition and ensuring your success.

Our dedicatedpastoral and learning and development teams are here to guide you through the nuances of life in the UK, ensuring a seamless integration into our hospital family.

Some duties include:
• You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care on a Mental Health ward. You will liaise with other Professional Teams and with those providing support services.
• Occasionally as part of your professional development plan, you will be expected to take charge of the ward under the supervision of more senior qualified nursing staff member/colleague.
• You will ensure that the clinical, environmental, and social needs of the patient are met by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care, seeking guidance and direction from senior nursing staff working in the unit where necessary.
• To be the best you can be, you will have access to our professional clinical and leadership development courses to ensure you are up to date, feel confident and develop as a nurse and leader, and manage and supervise a team of junior staff.

Work Schedule:

A full-time contract entails37.5 hours per week, with shift assignments necessary to maintain24-hour staffing at the hospital.

Shifts often tend to be;

06:45 till 14:45

12:00 till 20:00

06:45 till 20:00

19:30 till 07:15

Work Location:

Prospect Park Hospital, located at Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4EJ.

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 aStonewall 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:
• Caringfor and about you is our top priority
• Committedto providing good quality, safe services
• Working Togetherwith 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 workingoptions to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leaverising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• GenerousNHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and careerdevelopment opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ andcar leasing scheme
• Access to a range ofwellbeing toolsand services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networksfor race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites (including Prospect Park Hospital)

The 4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
1. Be a qualifiedmental health nurse
2. Already passed English proficiency (IELTS or OET) the NMC required standard.
3. Passed theCBT in mental health.
4. Complete application, with the above clearly stated, along with an order of preference for working on either a ward for adults or older adults.

You must demonstrate within your application how you meet the criteria above whilst also completing a full application to be considered.

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today! We interview candidates for this role in the order applications are received, so don’t delay and apply today.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to email Ella McDougall (Resourcing and Pastoral Support 0fficer) at ella.mcdougall@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.


This advert closes on Friday 9 Aug 2024

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BHFT Internal candidates only

An opportunity to work with anaward winning, multidisciplinary team is just one of the many attractions this role provides.The Integrated Pain and Spinal Service (IPASS) is looking to recruit anenthusiastic and innovativecandidate to an8aSpinal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitionerposton a permanent basis. This role would be considered as a band 7-8a development role on completion ofappropriate competenciesdependent on experience.Youwill provide high quality assessment and help with onwards management of peopleexperiencing spinal related pain.You will be a highly skilled Physiotherapist with a proven record of advanced level practice or willingness to develop these skills alongside the ability todemonstrateexceptional assessment.


IPASS is aspecialistservice whose key role is tofacilitatestepped care between GPs and secondary care to provideeffective, patient centred care ofpatients.The post will cover the West of Berkshire and will include travel between sites. You will be working collaboratively with members of themulti-disciplinaryIPASS teamand across services and trusts in Berkshire. There is regular clinical and peer supervision available and a highly supportive APP teamwho thrive on service development and driving forward evidence-based practice

• The role will involve conducting detailed assessment of spinal pathology and non MSK causes of pain including but not limited to rheumatology, neurology, vascular, oncology andchronicpain

• Case discussion with spinal consultants

• Organizingappropriate investigationsfor example blood tests and MRI scans

• Discussing onwards management with patientsin a compassionate and empathetic manner

• The role will also involve high level supervision of staff in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy services


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

1. High level clinical reasoning and MSK skills

1. Ability toidentifynon MSK causes of symptoms

1. Excellent communication skills

1. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple 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 Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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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Excitingopportunityhasarisen within the in-patient mental health Therapy Team at Prospect Park Hospital foraBand3Occupational Therapy Assistantrole.


Prospect Park Hospital serves all the localities in Berkshire and has approximately 170 inpatient beds.In this position you will be working across four adult acute wards, two older adult wards and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)supported and supervised byqualifiedOccupationalTherapist.


You will be part of a diverse team composed of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics,Speechand Language Therapy, plus OTA’s & OTTI’s.


As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will have the opportunity to be trained in VDT MoCA (Model of Creative Ability) and jointly work with the qualified Occupational Therapist to deliver therapeutic interventions helping patients to take the next step in their journeyof recovery.Working in a passionate Allied Health Professional team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme.


The suitable candidate will be supported in career and personal growth with opportunities to help build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.

• As an enthusiasticOTA you will beworking with adults and older adults, you will have a passion for caring, a warm personality and the resilience to play a vital role in helping patients take the next step in their journey.

• With excellent communication and people skills, you will be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of patients, theirfamilies,and carers.

• You will engage and motivate patients therapeutically, using verbal and non-verbal skills where there are barriers to communication and understanding.

• You will be working collaborativelywith our multidisciplinaryteam,you will be eager to learn.

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with assessments and the organisation and facilitation of groups.

• Provide valuable practical and creative activities for patients.

• Helping patients return into the community, you will enjoy working across multiple locations and have access to your own car.

• Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of an enthusiastic Therapy team that strives to create a warm,friendly,and compassionate environment.


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: 

1. Good communicationskills
2. An ability to be flexible and work creatively in accordance withservice needs.

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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Merlin Dhas on 01189605000 or email: merlin.dhas@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be 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 where required.



This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Interviews will be held on 22 August 2024.

An experienced practitioner to contribute towards maintaining our standards of high quality care to our patients. Excellent assessment and communication skills are essential. You must be committed to older people’s mental health and demonstrate a person-centred approach.

You will be enthusiastic to share your knowledge when managing and mentoring junior members of the team and a sympathetic advocate for patients, ensuring that they are supported in their preferences, their dignity is maintained, and cultural and spiritual values met. A calming influence, you will be able to deal with difficult and distressing situations professionally and with sincerity
• To undertake initial comprehensive assessments in a range of settings including patient's own home, taking into account the person's physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• To ensure that all programmes of nursing care interventions are based upon the service user’s individual needs and treatment pathway.
• To identify and select from a range of health, social and voluntary agencies which could assist and improve the care of individuals and their families.
• To participate and support on the MSNAP accreditation process
• To provide specialist consultation and advice on issues relating to the care of older people with mental health problems to other professionals within the wider care community such as Adult Social Care Service, Residential and Nursing Care Homes, Sheltered Housing, Day Centres etc.

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:


• Have the relevant professional qualification
• A passion and experience of working with Older Peoplewith mental health problems
• The ability to assess risk in both routine and urgent situations
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position.

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 welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Nafera Kamara on 0118 960 5959 or email:Nafera.Kamara@berkshire.nhs.ukor David Aboagye, Clinical Team Lead email:David.Aboagye@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be 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 where required.


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you an experienced administrator wanting to work in a friendly and supportive admin team?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where the work you do helps make a difference to young people in crisis?

Our Reading based CAMHS Rapid Response team are looking for an Administrator. In this role, you will be supporting our clinicians by answering phone calls, drafting and proof-reading letters, attending and minuting meetings, and managing shared inboxes and diaries.

Strong communication skills are essential as you will be liaising with other NHS services and the public via phone and email on a daily basis. You will need to have good attention to detail, be well organised and have demonstrable experience in using the Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel to a high standard.

Your team, CAMHS Rapid Response, responds to young people referred in crisis. Clinicians offer assessment, and short-term community support to young people and their parents/carers.You’ll work alongside 4 other administrators supporting this busy, diverse and multidisciplinary team. You’ll find that staff have genuine job satisfaction and that learning and development is encouraged and nurtured.

This full-time permanent role is hybrid, so after your induction there is the opportunity to work 1-2 days from home. Working hours will be between 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. There may be opportunity to work 08.00 – 16.00.
• Working as part of an administrative team, you will support our clinicians in sending out correspondence and booking appointments. You will answer emails and telephone calls, following up actions where required.
• You will need to be experienced in taking minutes at meetings, diary management and confident in using the full Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• You will also be required to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a willingness to help others as a key member of the team.
• The ability to build effective relationships, with a flexible approach to work is essential.
• You will be expected to be able to prioritise work and meet deadlines in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Carry out day-to-day organisation of systems to ensure the smooth running of the administration team.

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. Hear what our people say about working for our CAMHS service:https://bit.ly/CAMHS

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
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

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!



The “must haves” for this role:



· Previous experienced of working in an administrative role with good attention to detail.

· Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

· Experience answering phone calls in an office and/or customer care environment.

· Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrating accountability for own work

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact: Abbie Caston our Business Support Manager on abbie.caston@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be 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 where required.


This advert closes on Sunday 11 Aug 2024

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INTERNAL ONLY

This post is open to Berkshire Healthcare NHS Employees Only

An exciting opportunity to join the Personal Safety team, as part of the wider Training and OD team.The Personal Safety team deliversPrevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)training, Breakaway, PSTS (allcertified by the BILD ACT, Restraint ReductionNetwork)and Search training.We are looking for a candidateto join the teamwhohas the specialist skillsfor this unique position. As a qualified GSA tutor, you willsupport the delivery of this important traininglocally as well as externally.As a qualified nurse,you will alsoact as a Clinical Lead within the teamto support the implementation of reducingrestrictivepracticein clinical areasandleadingclinical projects withinthe team.


Withexpertisein the field ofPMVAand Restrictive Interventions,youwillassistthe Personal Safety and PMVA Lead inrepresentingthe Trust in promoting training and support strategies in the PMVA and use of restrictive interventions internally as well as externally.You will have the opportunityto develop knowledge,practiceand research in this specialist area.


The job is Monday to Friday.Working hours can be flexible between8-4pm or 9-5pm to support the delivery of training.There are opportunities to work from home on an ad-hoc basis.


They will be expected to provide knowledge andexpertisein clinical practice when supporting staff who provide care to peopleexhibitingaggressive and/or violent behaviour or subjected to restrictive interventions.


The post will encompass training and education, input into risk management, policy development, staff support and improvements in patient care and experience. In addition, the Personal Safety team works closely with the Resuscitation Team, and it is important that the post holder is supports delivery of the training within that team when applicable andrequired.





Main duties of the role:





•To ensure compliance with relevant core standards and targets within local teams


•To ensure cost effective delivery of personal safety training


•To deliver effective training that supports personal safety training plans


•To support clinical teams in reducing frequency, severity and impact of violence and the use of restrictive interventions


•To deputise in the absence of the Personal Safety and PMVA Lead


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. Professional qualification in mental health/learning disability nursing or other registered clinician at Degree level

1. Minimumof 2 year’s clinical experience of inpatient mental health or learning disability settings (in line with RRN training standards)

1. GSA(General Services Association) Tutor Grade A

1. Experience deliveringpersonal safety training.

1. Teaching qualificationeg.PTLLS or willing to undertake thetraining.

1. First Aid at work trained or willing to undertake thetraining.


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips – see thehelp with your applicationdocument attachedonce you click apply.


Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate toemailthe Personal Safety and PMVA Lead,Samantha Place,(Samantha.place@berkshire.nhs.uk)who’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 17 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Whether you are newly qualified or an established StaffNurse,we can offer you some fantastic opportunities to build upon &consolidateyour learnings or help you strive towards your next career goal.


Our Preceptorshipprogramis designed to support your development into the mental health in-patientsstaff nurse role with a bespoke induction week, monthly supervision & trainingsessions,and a comprehensive structure of on-going support.


As an established staffnurse,wecanoffer great learning opportunities to support your continued professional development.


Orchid is a mixed 20 bed Ward thatprovides care for older adults with functional mental health conditions. Based in Reading,locatedclose to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them toidentifytheir needs andparticipateactively in their care, providing a place of empathy,kindness,and compassion. We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.


1. To be the best you can be, individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team


2. To be fully aware of the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust Nursing Strategy and to use it as guidance for nursing practice.


3. To co-ordinate and direct effective nursing care.


4. To provide andmaintainthe highest possible standards of care.


5. To undertake physical health monitoring.


6. To act as Key/Associate worker to a group of patients.


7. To ensure that wherever possible the patients’ expectations are met.


8. To continue self-development in clinical and management practice.


9. To be aware of personal responsibilities in relation to the NMC Code


10. To liaise with members of other professions and with those providing support services.


11. To provide a role model by attitude and example.


12. To ensure that the requirements of all Mental Health Legislation are met.


13. To provide an environment in which the educational needs of all learners are met.


14. Todemonstrateprocedures to and supervise qualified or unqualified staff.


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. RegisteredNurse

1. Previousexperience working in a mental health caresetting.

1. Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patientexperience.

1. Good oral and written communication

1. IT literate


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.

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:Ivy Omarion01189605238or email:ivy.omari@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 Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you passionate about making a difference and enjoy working as part of a larger team? Are you eager to use your clinical skills to provideexcellent care and progress your career?


Applicants will need to be enthusiastic and able to work flexibly and reliably to contribute to the delivery of outstanding care to our patients.


As an AdvancedMental Health Practitioner, with theShort TermTeam, you will have responsibility for the line management of students and junior staff,undertaking their annual appraisals, PDP’s and proactively supporting their development review cycle.


You should have the ability to think calmly and logically under pressure and have a positive attitude tomaintaininghigh standardsof work atall timesand be able todemonstrateexcellent communication skills.


You willbe able to work unsupervised, using your own initiative, but also to be able to work as a part of the wider team and be able to work in multiagency partnership.


Accuracy and attention to details is essential for this post witha good levelof competency in using Microsoft applications. Strong organizationaland leadershipskills are essential.


Our serviceoperatesfive days a week, not including bank holidays and is offering full, part time and hybrid flexible working opportunities.

• You willbe responsible forthe formulation,implementationand evaluation of a care plan for a designated number of patients who may present with significant complexity withinthemultidisciplinary team

• You will alsobe responsible fordevising a risk and safety plan with each individual patientmanaging their risks in close partnership with wider team

• You will be conducting assessments and reviews at Place within One Team. You will be contributing to establishment of the specialist offer for the service users assessed at Place.

• You will apply up to date professional and other knowledge to ensure any options of care for individuals isevidencedbase and informed by theoreticalanpractical learning and experience.

• You will work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth transitions between teams and services andfacilitatean ‘easy in, easy out’ approach to improve access to evidence-based interventions.


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. Qualified Psychiatric Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist with +2 years post registrationexperience preferred.


2. Promote,monitorand maintain best practice in health,safetyand security.


3. Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users, carers, and other professionalbodies.


4. Ability to use technology to underpin professional practice.

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.


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:Joanna Jelonekon01189605612 or emailJoanna.Jelonek@bershire.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 Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme