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The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 4 advanced clinical support worker to join their innovative and dynamic team .

The EIP tea m is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality , although this post will be based at Reading, Prospect House .

We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state , between the ages of 1 8 to 65 .

We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required .

You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery . You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment.

We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with .

To be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering care to clients under the EIP Service . They will support nursing staff and other members of the MDT in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of effective, evidenced based care, ensuring the care is holistic and that and standards of care are enhanced.

To provide quality, care and support which enables clients to be supported with a recovery focus throughout their EIP journey, whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety.

To contribute to the clinical management of designated service users, in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Supporting and working collaboratively with the clients care coordinator in reviewing and updating risk assessments and risk management and care-plans with clients and their carer’s within their level of competency under the supervision of a registered professional.

To take an active lead and promote recovery with the patient journey from referral to transfer of care to appropriate service/team/GP

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

The “must haves” for this role:
Degree: for example, BSc in a health related subject

Good general educational qualifications including English

Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties

Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.

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’re 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 are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jacqui Short, EIP Lead, on 07721237093 or email jacqui.short@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.