Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work as part of the CMHT for Older Adults.
The post holder will be a member of the Bracknell CMHT for Older People and be mainly based at Church Hill House in Bracknell and work within its hours of operation as set out in its operational policy.
Current working pattern is Mon to Fri 09:00am – 19:00pm (Shifts are: 09:00am – 17:00pm or 11:00am – 19:00pm and Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays: 09:00am – 15:00pm)
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner who enjoys working with older people to help the multi disciplinary team deliver a “needs lead service”. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team your role will be varied, you will be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering physical and mental health care interventions, to undertake physical health observations and report results to senior staff, including vital signs, monitoring blood pressure and pulse, conducting the Antecedent Behaviour Consequence (ABC) charts, participate in mental health initial assessments, and therapeutic group activities. The post holder would be expected to hold a caseload of patients, which would require supporting patients with mental health needs, under supervision.
The post holder will also offer support to carers, and in collaboration with carers complete carers assessments, and maintain good liaison with GP practices, local care homes and other relevant agencies.
Main duties of the job
- To have responsibility for a case load as specified by the Clinical Team Leader, in conjunction with Community Psychiatric nurses.
- To assess service user needs, plan effectively, monitor and evaluate interventions using evidence-based practice which is relevant to individual needs and within a framework of research and audit.
- To ensure the implementation of Trust and national policies regarding CPA and risk strategies, and in accordance with the current legislation
- To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements.
The role is developing, and additional duties may be added, full training will be provided to support the candidate to complete these duties.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Proven ability to work with other disciplines and organisations.
• A proven commitment to further training to enhance and develop the role.
• Full UK driving license, and appropriate business insurance.
• Good IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
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.
Interviews will be held on 07 August 2024.
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: Ronnie Marshall on 07768915011 or email [email protected] 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.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- Good IT Skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Basic knowledge of physical health conditions or willingness to undertake training.
Desirable criteria
- Good general education including GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential criteria
- Willingness to complete further training to enhance the role.
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years experience of either a mental health or physical healthcare setting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
- Able to engage respectfully with a range of different people including patients, carers and staff.
- Demonstrates insight into the patient’s home environment.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Full UK driving licence and use of a car for work purposes and relevant insurance for business purposes.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ronald Marshall
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07768915011
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