Job Description

We have an exciting secondment opportunity in the Slough OPMH service. We are looking for a clinical lead to provide maternity cover for 1 year. You will require highly developed clinical skills and expert knowledge in the treatment of older people with mental health and cognitive problems.



It will be a good opportunity for existing Band 7s who fancy a change or an experienced Band 6 who is looking to develop their management expertise.



We are based at Upton Hospital and offer a hybrid working pattern to ensure a good work/life balance.



Day to day coordination of the service, including Duty and allocations provided to older people with mental health needs by the community mental health and home treatment teams for older people.



Provision of supervision, education and highly specialist advice to colleagues and other agencies.



Be responsible for a caseload of patients with highly complex needs



To organise and lead relevant team clinical meetings.



To observe and implement the requirements of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.



To deputise for the Service Manager in their absence



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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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



FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.

The "must haves" for this role:

1. RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification.

2. Advanced assessment & clinical reasoning skills.

3. Leadership abilities, both clinical and managerial.



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.



We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Rashieda Ebrahim on 07909913261 or email: rashieda.ebrahim@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.