Specialist Clinical /Counselling Psychologist/CBT Therapist

Job overview Interviews will be held on 21 May 2024.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 an administrative role in a newly commissioned service. The right candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting team colleagues with administrative duties on a daily basis. We are looking for a someone 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’. 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 by working very closely with the OAPs team members, the mental health locality teams, ICBs, Local Authorities, Care Providers, and other key stakeholders. The role will offer autonomy, variety, and development opportunities as deemed appropriate. Main duties of the job To provide a safe and effective provision of Out of Area Placements (OAPs) services on a daily basis. To ensure that Out of Area Placements deliver Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led service with desired outcome for the service.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 ideal candidate will:- have experience of undertaking complex administrative duties, use of MS Teams and other software as well as multi-tasking abilities- be able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others, and themselves- be passionate about supporting team colleagues 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 priorityCommitted to providing good quality, safe servicesWorking 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 sellGenerous NHS pension schemeExcellent learning and career development opportunities‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing schemeAccess to a range of wellbeing tools and servicesDiscounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurantsStaff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equalityGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.Free parking across Trust sites Detailed job description and main responsibilities The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: Experience and knowledge in working in a complex setting, multi-tasking, minute taking and other administrative duties, including management of excel and spreadsheet.Kindness, empathy, and a passion for supporting team colleagues. 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. Person specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential criteria Educated to Degree level and/or evidence of further career development.A high standard of education including minimum GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification. Continuous Professional Development Essential criteria Good level of IT skills.First aid training/ fire officer training or willingness to undertake this. Previous Experience Essential criteria Evidence of commitment to ongoing continuous skills development.Experience of taking complex minutes at senior levelExperience in MS office software including email, word processing, spreadsheet and PowerPoint. Desirable criteria Experience of working and adapting in an ever-changing environment.Understanding of working in a partnership with related agency professionals to achieve client focussed goals.Experience as a self-directed worker with time management skills and ability to prioritise. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential criteria Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.Ability to maintain strong working relationships with other staff. Desirable criteria Numeric skills sufficient to interpret and present data in a meaningful, concise and relevant way.Knowledge and understanding of office and business administration procedures.Ability to multi-task, problem solve and work quickly and under pressure.Problem solving, minute taking and report writing skills. Additional Requirements Essential criteria Must be able to work on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the service. Desirable criteria Reliable and resilient. Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.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.Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.NO AGENCIES TO CONTACT BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE DIRECTLY PLEASE Employer certification / accreditation badges