Job summary
There has never been a better time to join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the Out of Area Placements (OAPs) as an expanding service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Occupational Therapist/Social Worker/or Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional to play a pivotal role in delivering this service, as well as planning, evaluating, and contributing to its development. We are looking for a professional who is driven, passionate and excited to be part of a strategically important service provision, in line with our programme of Community Mental Health Transformation which is aiming to transform and enhance the way we deliver our mental health services and aligned with the Trust's vision as 'One-Team'.
Main duties of the job
To provide both clinical and managerial leadership at an operational level, ensuring the safe and effective provision of Out of Area Placements (OAPs) services on a daily basis. To manage the service through a period of structural and organisational change and drive lasting improvements to service delivery and staff morale. To ensure that Out of Area Placements deliver Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led service with desired outcome as per care plan.
This will include delivering a service to enable service users to live healthy, fulfilling lives in a least restrictive manner as well as working across boundaries in a seamless manner to maximise a 'value for money' care provision to achieve the best possible outcomes for our service users.
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- A registered professional with recognised degree-level qualification.
- Experience working with patients with complex mental health and social care needs.
- Kindness, empathy, and a passion for supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives.
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 service will employ an innovative model to provide out of area service delivery, gatekeeping for S117 after care applications, out of area placements/independent hospitals and individual funding requests for specialist complex mental health care for people with severe mental health issues. The role will offer an opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives by working very closely with the mental health locality teams, ICBs, Local Authorities, Care Providers, and other key stakeholders.
The role will offer autonomy, variety, and significant development opportunities, both in leadership and clinical skills.
The ideal candidate will:
- have experience of working with patients with complex mental health and social care needs
- be a registered Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker/Registered Mental Health Nurse
- be able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others, and themselves
- be passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives independently
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Natraj Sauba 07929185145 or email: Natraj.Sauba@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 service will employ an innovative model to provide out of area service delivery, gatekeeping for S117 after care applications, out of area placements/independent hospitals and individual funding requests for specialist complex mental health care for people with severe mental health issues. The role will offer an opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives by working very closely with the mental health locality teams, ICBs, Local Authorities, Care Providers, and other key stakeholders.
The role will offer autonomy, variety, and significant development opportunities, both in leadership and clinical skills.
The ideal candidate will:
- have experience of working with patients with complex mental health and social care needs
- be a registered Occupational Therapist/ Social Worker/Registered Mental Health Nurse
- be able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others, and themselves
- be passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives independently
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Natraj Sauba 07929185145 or email: Natraj.Sauba@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
- Degree in relevant health / social care or equivalent qualification/experience as well as evidence of CPD, specialist training and working towards a clinical speciality. Recognised Professional Registration depending on qualifications.
- Experience of managing teams with difficult caseloads and managing complex change projects, including staff consultation and culture change.
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills and the ability to engage clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development, and improvement.
- Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as RiO, outlook, databases, MS office/MS Teams and the internet).
- Evidence of specialised training, continuing professional development and working towards a specialist clinical area.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experiencing of managing patient safety incidents and situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints, and formal investigations.
- Experience of leading services that operate the Care Programme Approach successfully.
- Strong experience of clinically supervising and mentoring staff as well as effectively resolving people and service performance issues
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert knowledge in a healthcare area of specialism and the ability to provide expert advice / knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects, including previous experience of gatekeeping section 117 aftercare funding applications and chairing/participation at resource funding panel.
- Knowledge of national operating frameworks, relevant health and social care legislation and future change and transformation programmes in health and social care.
- Ability to cope with conflicting and competing demands, a willingness to be challenged and a confident approach in managing complex change and working well under pressure.
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with highly distressing circumstances.
- Able to work flexibly on a shift pattern as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position.
- Ability to motivate and lead teams, reprioritising work and that of others work to reflect changing needs.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
- Ability to travel across multiple sites and holder of a valid full UK driving licence.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree in relevant health / social care or equivalent qualification/experience as well as evidence of CPD, specialist training and working towards a clinical speciality. Recognised Professional Registration depending on qualifications.
- Experience of managing teams with difficult caseloads and managing complex change projects, including staff consultation and culture change.
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills and the ability to engage clinicians and other stakeholder groups in change, development, and improvement.
- Competent IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages (such as RiO, outlook, databases, MS office/MS Teams and the internet).
- Evidence of specialised training, continuing professional development and working towards a specialist clinical area.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experiencing of managing patient safety incidents and situations concerning safeguarding, risk management, complaints, and formal investigations.
- Experience of leading services that operate the Care Programme Approach successfully.
- Strong experience of clinically supervising and mentoring staff as well as effectively resolving people and service performance issues
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert knowledge in a healthcare area of specialism and the ability to provide expert advice / knowledge when interacting on health and social care subjects, including previous experience of gatekeeping section 117 aftercare funding applications and chairing/participation at resource funding panel.
- Knowledge of national operating frameworks, relevant health and social care legislation and future change and transformation programmes in health and social care.
- Ability to cope with conflicting and competing demands, a willingness to be challenged and a confident approach in managing complex change and working well under pressure.
- Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with highly distressing circumstances.
- Able to work flexibly on a shift pattern as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position.
- Ability to motivate and lead teams, reprioritising work and that of others work to reflect changing needs.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing difficult situations with service users that have complex mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
- Ability to travel across multiple sites and holder of a valid full UK driving licence.
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
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).
