Job summary
This is a very rewarding role within the Older Adults team at East Berkshire Psychological Medicine, based at Wexham Park Hospital. The role would suit an experienced practitioner from a mental health nursing background or other similar profession.
The post holder will be joining a well-established and supportive team working with older adults admitted to Wexham Park Hospital. The team supports patients on all medical wards across the hospital and is patient centred. Patients present with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative conditions.
The post is within a supportive multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners, including mental health nurses, psychologists, and a full-time consultant psychiatrist. The older adult service (65+) is a small team and works alongside the adult team within the East Berkshire Psychological Medicine Service at WPH. The overall service is an established Core24 provision, and is accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing mental health care for older people and has approach that displays compassion. A strong interest in mental health in the context of physical health in old age is essential for this role.
An informal visit to the service is encouraged.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.
Main duties of the job
- The role will be to provide specialist mental health care to patients who are in Wexham Park Hospital.
- You will undertake initial assessments of older adults who have been referred by Wexham Park Hospital and will focus on their mental health needs but adopting a holistic approach.
- The cases will be complex at times, and you will participate in and lead professionals meetings.
- A collaborative approach will be used included the view of the patients, family, and carers.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa 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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in older peoples mental health services
- Evidence of on-going professional development
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email: Suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in older peoples mental health services
- Evidence of on-going professional development
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email: Suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl 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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Student mentorship
Desirable
- Completion of a range of post-graduate courses related to specialism eg Advance Dementia Care, Nurse Prescribing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Communicating and caregiving in Dementia, or Masters Degree
- Specialist training in liaison psychiatry
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Involvement in service development projects and policy reviews
- Support and empowerment of carers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Skilled in identifying and differentiating between a wide range of diagnoses
- Confident to recommend to non mental health staff treatment approaches and/or medication for a patient's psychological needs
- Thorough knowledge of the network of support services for patients and carers, and the means of accessing them
- Advanced interpersonal/communication skills
- The ability to solve problem solve complex issues or where there may be conflict
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Time management and identifying priorities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
- Experience of conducting staff supervision/appraisals
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage stress
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitating group work
- Experience of conducting audit/research
- Car driver with use of a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
Desirable
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Student mentorship
Desirable
- Completion of a range of post-graduate courses related to specialism eg Advance Dementia Care, Nurse Prescribing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Communicating and caregiving in Dementia, or Masters Degree
- Specialist training in liaison psychiatry
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
- Involvement in service development projects and policy reviews
- Support and empowerment of carers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Skilled in identifying and differentiating between a wide range of diagnoses
- Confident to recommend to non mental health staff treatment approaches and/or medication for a patient's psychological needs
- Thorough knowledge of the network of support services for patients and carers, and the means of accessing them
- Advanced interpersonal/communication skills
- The ability to solve problem solve complex issues or where there may be conflict
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Time management and identifying priorities
- Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health Legislation
- Experience of conducting staff supervision/appraisals
- Risk assessment and management skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage stress
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitating group work
- Experience of conducting audit/research
- Car driver with use of a vehicle for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
