Job summary
Bluebell Ward in Prospect Park Hospital supports and provides care to adults with a variety of mental health conditions. Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the facility works closely with patients to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their recovery, providing a place of nurture, where they can find hope and meaningful purpose to their lives. We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.
Main duties of the job
It's not a problem if you don't have clinical experience. We are keen to help you to build on your skills. We will nurture your talents and support your development into a confident and competent member of our team. What's most important is that you have a passion for caring, a warm personality and the resilience to help us transform our patients' lives. Add to that mix, great communication and people skills and you will have the building blocks to help our team support patients in their recovery with compassionate and considerate care.
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:
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and work well under pressure
- Good oral and written communication
- Flexibility and ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and confident manner
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: Daniela Ungurusan on 01189605233 or email: Daniela.ungurusan@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and work well under pressure
- Good oral and written communication
- Flexibility and ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and confident manner
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: Daniela Ungurusan on 01189605233 or email: Daniela.ungurusan@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good general educations or equivalent experience
- IT Literate
- English and maths at GCSE or equivalent
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of an Acute Mental Health environment
- Previous experience of care work 1
- Previous experience working in a health care setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication
- Ability to take on and complete tasks designated by Deputy Ward Managers such as ward audits
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Good general educations or equivalent experience
- IT Literate
- English and maths at GCSE or equivalent
Previous Experience
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of an Acute Mental Health environment
- Previous experience of care work 1
- Previous experience working in a health care setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good oral and written communication
- Ability to take on and complete tasks designated by Deputy Ward Managers such as ward audits
- Able to work effectively with colleagues
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Desire to undertake further training and self-improvement to support patient experience
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).
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).
