Job summary

This post is for 4 evenings per weekx 4 hours per evening 19:00-23:00

We are currently recruiting for an Out of Hours experience Band 5 Community Nurse to join our busy yet rewarding team.

We are seeking to recruit someone with previous experience of working in a Community Nursing team who can provide leadership and support to develop staff to reach their full potential.

The Out of Hours District Nursing team works overnight from 19:00 pm to 7:00am. This Post is for 8 x 4 hrs 19:00-23:00 Hours aweek.This will be different nights and can be discussed at interview.

We believe in care that treats the whole person, not just the condition. We enable patients to stay at home longer and leave hospitals faster. Our community nurses work closely with members of the wider multi-disciplinary teams, including our GP's, local hospices, complex care nurses, health and social care coordinators, specialist nurses and therapist colleagues.

"Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK."

Main duties of the job

• To work in conjunction with the Clinical/Team Leader, Community Nursing Band 6 and all staff within the team,to holistically assess the needs of patients andcarers, and to work in partnership with the patient and family to plan, implement and evaluate programmes of nursing care.
• To be able to undertake first visits and take any immediate action, reporting back to the Clinical/Team Leader,Community Nursing Band 6 and Community Matron for further discussion and/or assessment.
• To establish working relationships with other professionals and voluntary agencies to achieve health aims.
• To undertake practice assessor and supervisor training support students and new staff to the service.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum, pro rata (Incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-CHS1264-B

Job locations

St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

112 St Marks Road

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Experience Band 5 Community Nurse with all competencies.

• To work bank holidays/weekends or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service.

• Reasonable level of fitnessrequired.

• Good Communicational and Interpersonal Skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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. Pleasedont hesitate to call: SaiyadAllymamod 07930914721 or email [email protected] whollbe 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Experience Band 5 Community Nurse with all competencies. To work bank holidays/weekends or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service. Reasonable level of fitnessrequired. Good Communicational and Interpersonal Skills For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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. Pleasedont hesitate to call: SaiyadAllymamod 07930914721 or email [email protected] whollbe 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN)
• NMC Registration

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of excellent communication skills which promote two-way communication and help to establish collaborative team working and patient centred care.
• Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Registered General Nurse (RGN) NMC Registration Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of excellent communication skills which promote two-way communication and help to establish collaborative team working and patient centred care. Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

112 St Marks Road

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Marks Hospital, 112 St Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

112 St Marks Road

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for six Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists to join Berkshire CAMHS Getting Help Services through the NHS England-funded Children and Young People Psychological Training Programme. One 12-month fixed-term post is available in each Berkshire locality: West Berkshire (non-HCAS), Reading (HCAS), Wokingham (HCAS), Bracknell (HCAS), Windsor & Maidenhead (HCAS) and Slough (HCAS).

Trainees will deliver CBT to young people and families under supervision while completing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. On completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and qualified CBT Therapist roles.

Please see the essential criteria to ensure you are eligible to apply. Candidates who have previously completed Health Education England-funded training (e.g. a low-intensity programme) must have completed this at least two full years before the CBT training start date. Evidence of previous training (e.g. a certificate) will be required before interview.

Applicants required to complete a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio must submit this before interview, following instructions provided to shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the KSA is required for any job offer. KSA feedback cannot be provided to candidates who are unsuccessful at interview.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessments: Under supervision, work towards independently carrying out comprehensive psychological therapy assessments, utilising National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations.

• Treatment Planning: Under supervision, and in collaboration with service users and their families and carers, formulate personalised evidence-based CBT treatment plans, in line with level of completed training.

• Individual and Group Therapy: Under supervision, work towards independently conducting individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT approaches, utilising and tailoring interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.

• Supervision and Training: Participate in a structured training programme, and actively participate in supervision sessions, to ensure high-quality clinical practice, incorporating feedback into clinical practice to improve effectiveness.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS848

Job locations

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio.
• Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role.
• A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio. Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role. A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
• Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions

Desirable

• CBT or other relevant Certificate level training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area
• Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area
• Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access

Desirable

• Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care
• Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice
• Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user
• Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people
• Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice
• Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet)

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions Desirable CBT or other relevant Certificate level training Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice Experience of delivering group interventions Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access Desirable Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet) Desirable Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified Level 3 part-time Nursery Nurse to join our team.

Kiddies Cabin Day Nursery, located within Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for aLevel 3 qualified part-time Nursery Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 to 18:00, closed on bank holidays and during the Christmas and New Year period. This role will be 15 hours per week across two days at 7.5 hours per day.

We pride ourselves on providing a positive, nurturing environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

Youwill be responsible for a group of children, providing daily care, activities, and completing developmental reviews. You will support children from 6 months to reception age, ensuring high standards of care and learning in a safe, stimulating environment, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage

You will support and inspire children to become independent, creative, and confident individuals. By planning engaging and stimulating activities, you will help children achieve their full potential. Also building strong relationships with parents is essential.

You will also maintain a positive, caring approach, contribute creative ideas, and work collaboratively within the team and bring experience in working with children with special needs, working closely with the nursery team and the area SENCO to provide the best support.

Main duties of the job

• Encouraging all areas of the children's development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with theappropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.

• Compiling andmaintainingdevelopment records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals.

• Providing a stimulating, friendly and caring environmentat all times.

• Demonstrating good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO asappropriate.

• Being a key carer carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.

• Working with Early Years and other professional teams to continuously improve the quality of childcare and education and to learn about current developments in childcare practice and policy.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum, pro rata (Incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-TAP-CS404

Job locations

Nursery Kiddies Cabin

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the qualification finder section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed

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.

Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Leigh Kelly, Nursery Manager [email protected] 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 submityour application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the qualification finder section of www.education.gov.uk An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed 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. Werecommitted to equal opportunitiesand welcomeapplications fromall sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected inour 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. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Leigh Kelly, Nursery Manager [email protected] 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 submityour application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications /Training

Essential

• NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the 'qualification finder' section of www.education.gov.uk
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
• A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Food Hygiene Certificate

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post
• Experience of team work
• Previous relevant work in childcare

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills
• An understanding of the role of the Key Person
• Knowledge of inclusive practice

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate

Person Specification Education/Qualifications /Training Essential NVQ 3 in childcare or equivalent qualification in line with those listed on the 'qualification finder' section of www.education.gov.uk An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Continuous Professional Development Essential As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy A knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol Desirable Paediatric First Aid Certificate Food Hygiene Certificate Previous Experience Essential Experience of any work which demonstrates the skills required for the post Experience of team work Previous relevant work in childcare Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills An understanding of the role of the Key Person Knowledge of inclusive practice Additional Requirements Essential Flexible approach to hours which includes a willingness to attend meetings, training and nursery events as appropriate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Nursery Kiddies Cabin

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Nursery Kiddies Cabin

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you working as a Nurse and looking for "that" new role, Are you looking to develop and specialise in your career with a group of likeminded professionals?

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse role within the Specialist ADHD Pathway in Slough.

The ADHD Team sits within the Neurodiversity Service in Children, Families and All Age Service (CFAA).We offer assessment and treatment to children and young people aged 6-18yrs.

We are looking for a qualified nurse who is passionate about working in the community with neurodiverse children and may want a change in their career and specialise in this field. If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a county whose commissioners are highlighting that ADHD and Autism are areas to invest in.

As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff and can offer both internal & external training with this role, including NMP training.

Main duties of the job

• You will join an experienced, passionate& dedicated team that works across Berkshire to provide ADHD assessments and on-going care to children, young people and families.

• The main responsibilities of the role will be conducting an ADHD assessment for children and young people as well as managing a caseload of children and young people who have an existing diagnosis of ADHD and to arrange and conduct their medication reviews which include taking some physical observations.

• You may have to make onward referrals to other services within the CFAA division.

• We work closely with other teams within the CFAA service as well as partnership agencies and voluntary services that support children, young people and families pre and post assessment. The Team also offers support to families via the innovative online platform SHaRON (Support Hope and Resources Online)

About us

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

Job summary

Are you working as a Nurse and looking for "that" new role, Are you looking to develop and specialise in your career with a group of likeminded professionals?

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse role within the Specialist ADHD Pathway in Slough.

The ADHD Teams its within the Neurodiversity Service in Children, Families and All Age Service (CFAA).We offer assessment and treatment to children and young people aged 6-18yrs.

We are looking for a qualified nurse who is passionate about working in the community with neurodiverse children and may want a change in their career and specialise in this field. If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a county whose commissioners are highlighting that ADHD and Autism are areas to invest in.

As a service we are very committed to the development of our staff and can offer both internal & external training with this role, including NMP training.

Main duties of the job

• You will join an experienced, passionate & dedicated team that works across Berkshire to provide ADHD assessments and on-going care to children, young people and families.

• The main responsibilities of the role will be conducting an ADHD assessment for children and young people as well as managing a caseload of children and young people who have an existing diagnosis of ADHD and to arrange and conduct their medication reviews which include taking some physical observations.

• You may have to make onward referrals to other services within the CFAA division.

• We work closely with other teams within the CFAA service as well as partnership agencies and voluntary services that support children, young people and families pre and post assessment. The Team also offers support to families via the innovative online platform SHaRON (Support Hope and Resources Online)

About us

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate CBT Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact within a thriving adult community mental health service? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly motivated CBT Therapist to join our team of passionate and skilled psychological therapists on a 12-month, fixed-term contract (covering maternity leave) (until August 2027). This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians looking to gain experience working in an SMI service or seeking opportunities for secondment. We are particularly interested in those who have completed advanced training in CBT for Psychosis (CBTp).

Working collaboratively with Wokingham and Bracknell Community Mental Health Services (CMHS), our team aims to deliver the highest quality care for adults with significant mental health needs.

The post is based at Resource House, Wokingham and/or Church Hill House, Bracknell, with an expectation that you will work from base at least 2 of your 3 days per week. We support flexible and agile working, with opportunities to work from home where service needs allow. Occasional travel across Berkshire will be required for meetings, training and collaborative working.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct specialised clinical assessments and develop clear and detailed psychological formulation of the service user's presenting difficulties using evidence based cognitive behavioural models of understanding.

• In collaboration with service users and multi-disciplinary colleagues, develop personalised treatment plans based on service user needs, assessment findings, formulation of the presenting problems, and evidence of effectiveness to support recovery goals and improve quality of life.

• Deliver evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy (to individuals and groups) using a range of specialist knowledge and techniques, and adapting interventions based on evolving needs and formulations.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team clinicians and multi-agency representatives to ensure the delivery of integrated and psychologically informed care.

• Support and engage in research activities as indicated, adding to the evidence base for practice, and participate in development activities and quality improvement initiatives, to enhance the overall effectiveness of clinical services.

• Actively engage in the improvement and development of mental health services, implementing new treatment approaches, providing insights and expertise to enhance the overall quality of care.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,657 to £58,785 a year per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

371-MHS1132-B

Job locations

Wokingham Psychology Provision

Wokingham

RG40 2BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP.

• Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

• Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to contact Gareth Mitchell (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) by emailing [email protected] wholl 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP. Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to contact Gareth Mitchell (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) by emailing [email protected] wholl 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse, registered with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation
• or Evidence of having achieved and completed the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes - BABCP portfolio route to BABCP Accreditation
• Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP)

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by the BABCP and staying up to date with advancements in CBT related therapy
• Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge relevant to service area, e.g. service users with significant and severe mental health difficulties/ children and adolescents

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of completing CBT assessments, formulations and interventions and autonomously managing a caseload in a specialist healthcare setting relevant to the service area
• Experience of providing, and adapting where necessary, CBT assessments, formulations and interventions with service users relevant to the service area
• Experience of delivering CBT with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment
• Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audit and evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with multiculturalism, and equality of access

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, or structured guidance to colleagues

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of CBT theory, models and principles, and techniques, as well as evidence-based practice, relevant to the service area
• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS
• Awareness of other therapeutic modalities and their integration with CBT for comprehensive treatment planning
• Skills in delivering individual and group therapy sessions using CBT techniques to address diverse mental health needs
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to enable changes and improvements
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and ability to navigate various systems and software packages (e.g. RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation and the internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse, registered with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation or Evidence of having achieved and completed the Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes (KSA) Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes - BABCP portfolio route to BABCP Accreditation Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Accreditation with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by the BABCP and staying up to date with advancements in CBT related therapy Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge relevant to service area, e.g. service users with significant and severe mental health difficulties/ children and adolescents Desirable Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision Experience Essential Experience of completing CBT assessments, formulations and interventions and autonomously managing a caseload in a specialist healthcare setting relevant to the service area Experience of providing, and adapting where necessary, CBT assessments, formulations and interventions with service users relevant to the service area Experience of delivering CBT with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audit and evaluative research and applying the findings Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with multiculturalism, and equality of access Desirable Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring, or structured guidance to colleagues Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable knowledge of CBT theory, models and principles, and techniques, as well as evidence-based practice, relevant to the service area Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS Awareness of other therapeutic modalities and their integration with CBT for comprehensive treatment planning Skills in delivering individual and group therapy sessions using CBT techniques to address diverse mental health needs Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to enable changes and improvements The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster good professional relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system Advanced IT skills and ability to navigate various systems and software packages (e.g. RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation and the internet) Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham Psychology Provision

Wokingham

RG40 2BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham Psychology Provision

Wokingham

RG40 2BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced IT professional ready to take the lead in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient IT infrastructure solutions across network, systems, and cloud platforms?

We're looking for a Technical Architect (Band 8a) to join our innovative IT Infrastructure team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a senior, strategic role providing technical leadership, shaping the future of our infrastructure, and supporting clinical and operational excellence. You'll act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical teams and stakeholders, and championing innovation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Azure, system and network solutions

• Providing expert technical advice to colleagues and senior leaders

• Supporting key infrastructure projects and system upgrades

• Mentoring team members and promoting best practices

You'll be part of a motivated, skilled, and supportive team and play a key role in enabling safe, reliable digital services that improve patient care. You'll ensure our systems are secure, reliable, and future-ready.

Applications for this post will be considered in the order they are received. The job may close early if we find the right applicant. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

Main duties of the job

• Leading the design, delivery, and improvement of enterprise-level infrastructure solutions across network, systems, and Azure cloud platforms

• Developing technical documentation and architecture standards, embedding secure-by-design principles

• Providing expert advice and mentoring to technical teams, supporting skills development and collaboration

• Partnering with suppliers, NHS bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure interoperability and compliance with NHS standards (GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001, DSP Toolkit, DCB1596, DCB0160)

• Supporting major projects and upgrades, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational and clinical priorities

• Contributing to business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing

• Promoting a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the team
• The post is based in Reading, with regular on-site work and opportunities for hybrid working. Occasional travel to other Trust sites may be required.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-TAPCS416

Job locations

57-59 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BA

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert formal qualification

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate formal qualification
• Evidence of extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or public sector
• Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects
• Proven strong knowledge of and certified in Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design.

There will be a two-stage interview process:

• By telephone

• Candidates who are successful at the telephone interview stage will then be invited to a Face to Face interview (please note we do not offer interviews online)

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statements should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Shiva Pallapothu on 07825521617 or email: [email protected] wholl 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert formal qualification Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate formal qualification Evidence of extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or public sector Proven experience leading complex infrastructure projects Proven strong knowledge of and certified in Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design. There will be a two-stage interview process: By telephone Candidates who are successful at the telephone interview stage will then be invited to a Face to Face interview (please note we do not offer interviews online) For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statements should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Shiva Pallapothu on 07825521617 or email: [email protected] wholl 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.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or Training

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Desirable

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
• TOGAF Certification (or other enterprise architecture frameworks)
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM or equivalent certification
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+
• ITIL Foundation or higher

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development with formal certifications.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design.
• Demonstrable experience in leading complex infrastructure projects
• Experience of providing diverse services to multiple customers within a large multi-faced, multi-site organisation
• Experience of disaster recovery, business continuity planning
• Self-motivated and corporate Team player

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality, resilience and security
• Commitment to NHS values and patient-centred care

Person Specification Education, qualifications or Training Essential Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate Desirable Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent TOGAF Certification (or other enterprise architecture frameworks) PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM or equivalent certification CompTIA Network+ or Security+ ITIL Foundation or higher Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuous personal and professional development with formal certifications. Previous Experience Essential Extensive experience in technical architecture, ideally within healthcare or public sector. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, networking, and systems design. Demonstrable experience in leading complex infrastructure projects Experience of providing diverse services to multiple customers within a large multi-faced, multi-site organisation Experience of disaster recovery, business continuity planning Self-motivated and corporate Team player Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Attention to detail with a focus on quality, resilience and security Commitment to NHS values and patient-centred care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

57-59 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BA

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

57-59 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BA

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced mental health leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference across inpatient services? We are looking for an inspirational and compassionate Service Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership across our Mental Health Inpatient Wards.

Reporting to the Head of Service Inpatients, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our wards deliver safe, high-quality, responsive and person-centred care for people with severe and complex mental health needs. You will provide visible leadership to Ward Managers and multidisciplinary teams, supporting a culture of excellence, recovery, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to clinical governance, service transformation and strategic planning, while ensuring services meet local and national standards, quality indicators and regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of inpatient mental health care, strengthen partnership working across the wider system and enhance the experience and outcomes of service users and their families.

If you are an innovative leader who can inspire teams, navigate complexity and turn strategic ambitions into high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide compassionate clinical and operational leadership for Mental Health Inpatient Wards including line management of Ward Managers
• Work with the Head of Service, Senior Leadership Team and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Ensure inpatient services work effectively as part of Berkshire's wider Mental Health Services developing pathways and strong partnership working with community and system partners
• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management and regulatory compliance ensuring achievement of national and local standards

• Promote recovery-focused practice, patient choice, clinical excellence and positive service-user and family experience
• Support the strategic development, transformation and integration of inpatient services in line with local and national priorities
• Lead workforce development, supporting recruitment, retention, engagement and effective use of resources
• Champion patient and public involvement, ensuring service-user and family voices shape service development
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders providing expert advice on clinical management and practice
• Support 24/7 duty management and on-call arrangements for Prospect Park Hospital
• Keep the Head of Service informed of emerging clinical, workforce and operational issues deputising as required
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, dignity, recovery and continuous improvement across the service

About us

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

Job summary

We are looking for you to join our Thames Valley Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and up to prison.

We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.

With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.

Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.

We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'

We operate across Thames Valley, working for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm based primarily within community setting but also meeting service users within the police custodies

• You will support children and young people (CYP) within the community and custody settings who are typically hard to engage, you will talk to families and professionals, to gain a holistic understanding of the CYP's circumstances and facilitate their access to support services, providing individualised support with practical problems or difficulties that may be affecting their health and wellbeing.
• An empathetic advocate of service users, you will promote their rights and responsibilities, building a rapport, whilst maintaining appropriate and transparent boundaries. You will be emotionally resilient, able to cope with people potentially displaying challenging behaviour and distressing situations
• To provide help and advice to service users that includes housing, social isolation and exclusion, education, debt management and employment problems etc.
• To provide the court with written and verbal information pertaining to the individual in a timely fashion to inform court disposal
• To work closely and build links with all referring agencies within the custody suite, court and Youth Justice System as a single point of contact for health.
• To work autonomously, with the ability to organise and manage own time according to delegated workload

About us

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum (incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-MHS1137-B

Job locations

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough Berkshire SL1 2BJ

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or relevant training to diploma level.
• A warm personality, good communication and people skills.
• Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or able to travel across multiple sites in Thames Valley as require to meet the needs of the service.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be 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: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 contact Winnie OyoIta on email [email protected] who'll 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

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: An NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent or relevant training to diploma level. A warm personality, good communication and people skills. Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or able to travel across multiple sites in Thames Valley as require to meet the needs of the service. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be 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: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 contact Winnie OyoIta on email [email protected] who'll 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

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant health related training to diploma level equivalent OR
• Significant experience at a Band 3 level or equivalent within health and social care.
• Completed the Care Certificate or willingness to work towards if outside NHS.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of professional development and training.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting children and young people with identified vulnerabilities.

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring, supervising, and supporting junior staff.
• Experience of teaching/training individuals and groups.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, write reports, maintain accurate records, and record statistical information.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of children and young people's mental health, neurodiversity, trauma, safeguarding, contextual risk and the impact of social inequalities, with a positive non-judgemental approach towards CYP within the criminal justice system.
• Team-working skills within a multi-disciplinary group
• Ability to work with children and young people who may be difficult for services to engage, including those presenting with distress, challenging behaviours, trauma responses, neurodiversity, exploitation risk, or complex safeguarding needs

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to use multiple IT systems to an advanced level including, excel, mental health record systems and Microsoft applications
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
• Ability to travel efficiently to multiple sites
• In addition to DBS there is additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role.

Person Specification Education, qualifications or training Essential NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent and relevant health related training to diploma level equivalent OR Significant experience at a Band 3 level or equivalent within health and social care. Completed the Care Certificate or willingness to work towards if outside NHS. Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of professional development and training. Previous Experience Essential Experience of supporting children and young people with identified vulnerabilities. Desirable Experience of mentoring, supervising, and supporting junior staff. Experience of teaching/training individuals and groups. Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Demonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, write reports, maintain accurate records, and record statistical information. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of children and young people's mental health, neurodiversity, trauma, safeguarding, contextual risk and the impact of social inequalities, with a positive non-judgemental approach towards CYP within the criminal justice system. Team-working skills within a multi-disciplinary group Ability to work with children and young people who may be difficult for services to engage, including those presenting with distress, challenging behaviours, trauma responses, neurodiversity, exploitation risk, or complex safeguarding needs Additional Requirements Essential Ability to use multiple IT systems to an advanced level including, excel, mental health record systems and Microsoft applications Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Ability to travel efficiently to multiple sites In addition to DBS there is additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough Berkshire SL1 2BJ

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough Berkshire SL1 2BJ

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting full-time, one year fixed term opportunity has arisen within our Community Nursing Team as a Band 4 Business Support Lead, working with colleagues with who support the care delivery of patients in their own homes.

The post holder will provide a confidential and comprehensive administration service to support the Community Nursing Team, presenting a professional image at all times. You will assist in the smooth operation of all general office functions to ensure an efficient and good quality service to patients and contribute to the achievement of efficient service delivery.

On occasion there will be an expectation to provide efficient and effective administrative cover for other close-by bases.

The role is based at Hillcroft House in Thatcham.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

• The Business Support Lead will involve a high level of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative procedures and IT systems used within the Trust.
• The post holder could be the first point of contact for the services and therefore requires clear communication and liaison skills.
• Be responsible for managing and prioritising their own workload and will be required to use their own initiative.
• To work as a member across the administrative team providing extensive administrative support to the to the team and be responsible for the effective management and efficient working of non-clinical aspects of the Service in accordance with all Trust policies and procedures
• Be an active and dynamic part of the administrative team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of service objectives for the Service.
• To seek improvement of administrative policies and procedures, where opportunities exist, within services and across the Cluster, providing co-ordination of activities to support change, working autonomously and using own initiative.

About us

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

Job summary

Looking for a recruitment role where you can make a real difference?

Every vacancy our recruitment team fills supports services across our trust, helping to ensure patients receive great care.

This is a busy and varied coordination role where you'll manage vacancies through our recruitment system, Trac, from start to finish. You'll create vacancies, arrange interviews, send offers, coordinate pre-employment checks and support candidates through onboarding, helping to ensure a smooth recruitment process and positive candidate experience.

You'll work closely with recruiting managers, candidates and colleagues across the Trust, providing excellent customer service and keeping recruitment activity on track. An important part of the role is resolving issues that could delay a candidate's start date, helping us meet our time-to-hire targets while ensuring NHS recruitment standards are maintained.

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work your hours between 8am and 6pm.

For your first three months you'll be office-based for induction and training. After this, you'll move to our hybrid working model, spending two days in the office and three days working from home.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a busy workload. You'll enjoy problem-solving, removing barriers and helping vacancies progress efficiently.

• Advertise vacancies accurately and effectively, ensuring roles are progressed within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with Recruiting Managers, Team Leaders, Finance and Human Resources colleagues to ensure job descriptions, person specifications and all recruitment documentation are complete and processed prior to advertisement.
• Manage the shortlisting, interview and appointment process from start to finish, including offers of employment, contracts and pre-employment checks, supporting candidates through to their start date.
• Administer the recruitment and selection process in line with the Trust's Recruitment and Selection Policy, ensuring NHS employment check standards are met while proactively resolving issues that could delay recruitment and onboarding.

We're committed to supporting career development and offer a range of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

371-CS414

Job locations

57-59 Bath Rd, Reading Berkshire RG30 2BA

57-59 Bath Rd

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Previous, demonstrable experience working in a fast paced administration/customer service role
• An understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle
• Good communication skills, both written & verbal

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to call: Azra Azeezil on [email protected] wholl 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Previous, demonstrable experience working in a fast paced administration/customer service role An understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle Good communication skills, both written & verbal For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to call: Azra Azeezil on [email protected] wholl 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.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Good Standard of Education. NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Working towards CPP

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous recruitment experience or an understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle (from vacancy creation to on-boarding)
• Working within an office environment
• Experience of working with office systems and procedures
• Experience of working in a customer service environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Desirable

• Experience of computerised HR/ Recruitment systems

Person Specification Education, qualifications or training Essential Good Standard of Education. NVQ3 or equivalent experience Continuous Professional Development Desirable Working towards CPP Previous Experience Essential Previous recruitment experience or an understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle (from vacancy creation to on-boarding) Working within an office environment Experience of working with office systems and procedures Experience of working in a customer service environment Desirable Previous NHS experience Knowledge, skills and abilities Desirable Experience of computerised HR/ Recruitment systems

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

57-59 Bath Rd, Reading Berkshire RG30 2BA

57-59 Bath Rd

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

57-59 Bath Rd, Reading Berkshire RG30 2BA

57-59 Bath Rd

Reading

RG30 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

BHFT is developing a specialist multidisciplinary Assertive Outreach (AO) service, aligned with Community Mental Health Services, to provide safe, compassionate and flexible support for people with severe and enduring mental health needs who may struggle to engage with services.

The service will initially operate from two hubs in Reading and Slough, and we are recruiting two Band 6 nurses to support its rollout.

This role is based within the Reading team and is one of several new specialist posts. The successful candidate will also work across the Trust to help develop a consistent AO approach and promote best practice.

Our approach is centred on:

• Working alongside individuals, families, carers and wider support networks to overcome barriers such as trauma, mistrust, communication needs, co-existing conditions and social challenges.
• Delivering proactive, intensive, holistic and flexible care, meeting people where they are and tailoring support to their needs.
• Promoting fair access to mental health care, particularly for marginalised and underserved communities, while addressing health inequalities.

To achieve this, we work with smaller caseloads than traditional Community Mental Health Services, enabling more intensive support. The post holder will be part of the Reading Assertive Outreach Team and work within the service's operational hours. Care will be delivered primarily in community settings, rather than expecting service users to routinely attend health facilities.

Main duties of the job

• Within BHFT's Assertive Outreach Service, the post holder will provide intensive, flexible and proactive support to people with severe and enduring mental health needs who struggle to engage with traditional services. This Band 6 role offers an opportunity to help shape and develop a new service while delivering high-quality care to service users and those who support them.
• Based in Reading, with occasional cross-cover across Berkshire, the post holder will deliver recovery-focused, evidence-based nursing interventions to adults experiencing significant challenges with engagement.
• Working within a shared caseload, the post holder will build and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, families and carers, using assertive, flexible and person-centred approaches to improve engagement, reduce relapse and crisis, and promote recovery and independence.
• The role involves completing comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing personalised care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
• As a core member of the Assertive Outreach multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute specialist mental health nursing expertise to formulation, care planning and decision-making. They will work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, applying evidence-based practice and reflective working to support stability, recovery and improved quality of life for service users.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-MHS1156-A

Job locations

Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

In summary, for this role your main points of focus will be:

• Communication
• Planning and Organisation
• Analysis and Decision Making
• Patient Care
• Information
• Service Development
• Financial Management
• People Management

The must haves for this role:

• Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive information using well-developed motivational and negotiating skills, representing the service in a variety of different situations
• Evidence of involving people with severe mental health issues and their carers within care planning and service development
• Experience of working assertively and effectively with people with severe and complex mental health needs
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant national guidance, policies, legal requirements and frameworks in relation to people with severe/complex mental health issues and those close to them
• Good interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills
• Able to engage and communicate with a wide range of professionals, staff and other service stakeholders, including primary care and community/ voluntary sector
• Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others, and demonstrate resilience to cope with distressing circumstances
• Able to demonstrate understanding of health inequalities among marginalised groups
• Recognises peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willing to be flexible in approach and attitude
• Recovery focused; understands strengths- based approaches
• Committed to high-quality care and service provision
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT relevant to the role
• Ability to travel around the geographical area of BHFT
• Able to work flexible patterns as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to call: Martin Gill or Joanna Jelonek on 0118 960 5612 or email [email protected] wholl 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.

Job description Job responsibilities In summary, for this role your main points of focus will be: Communication Planning and Organisation Analysis and Decision Making Patient Care Information Service Development Financial Management People Management The must haves for this role: Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse Ability to manage complex and sensitive information using well-developed motivational and negotiating skills, representing the service in a variety of different situations Evidence of involving people with severe mental health issues and their carers within care planning and service development Experience of working assertively and effectively with people with severe and complex mental health needs Knowledge and understanding of relevant national guidance, policies, legal requirements and frameworks in relation to people with severe/complex mental health issues and those close to them Good interpersonal, communication, observation and reporting skills Able to engage and communicate with a wide range of professionals, staff and other service stakeholders, including primary care and community/ voluntary sector Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others, and demonstrate resilience to cope with distressing circumstances Able to demonstrate understanding of health inequalities among marginalised groups Recognises peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Willing to be flexible in approach and attitude Recovery focused; understands strengths- based approaches Committed to high-quality care and service provision Key skills in literacy, numeracy and IT relevant to the role Ability to travel around the geographical area of BHFT Able to work flexible patterns as required and the ability to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements of the position For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise thatAItools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process.AImust not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 dont hesitate to call: Martin Gill or Joanna Jelonek on 0118 960 5612 or email [email protected] wholl 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.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• NMC Registration
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training and equivalent experience, in a relevant field

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care
• Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills
• Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding of an acute mental health environment and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs
• Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport

Person Specification Education, qualifications or training Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse NMC Registration Specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate short courses, training and equivalent experience, in a relevant field Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working autonomously to deliver high quality and evidence-based nursing care Experience in providing supervision to junior colleagues and students in the completion of routine nursing and clinical skills Uphold the Trust's values of being caring, committed and working as team through demonstrable examples and experience Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Demonstrable understanding of an acute mental health environment and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and DOLs Proficient use of digital tools and applications including Word, Outlook and patient management systems Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel between multiple Trust sites and non-Trust locations, including patient homes, some of which may not be easily accessible via public transport

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect Park Hospital, Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ

Honey End Lane

Reading

RG30 4EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nurse, term time only, School Nursing - Reading

A Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm term time only (39 weeks) working pattern is just one of the attractions this opportunity provides. We are looking to recruit a qualified Band 6 School Nurse to work as part of the 0-19 team in Reading working closely alongside our Health Visiting colleagues. You will be an enthusiastic and qualified school nurse, with a warm personality and great people skills. Willing to undertake relevant training, you will have leadership experience and be able to demonstrate innovative practice.

This will entail working within the Reading area, delivering core and targeted services to children aged 5-19 and their families. The perfect candidate will have the ability to work with other teams and agencies and have a real passion for working with children/young people and families whilst being able to adapt to continuing development and change.

Main duties of the job

About the Job

• Delivering school drop in sessions to a defined number of targeted schools including both primary and senior schools.
• To manage and organise a defined caseload independently, addressing the health needs of children according to evidence based practice.
• To undertake in depth health assessments for Children in Care, children who are subject to a Child Protection Plan and vulnerable children and work according the Berkshire LSCB Policies and Procedures as required.
• To ensure the most effective use of human and physical resources within the team by appropriate delegation of work and use/application of resources.
• To provide targeted health interventions to children and young people with identified health needs.
• To exercise leadership, judgment, and management to ensure excellent clinical practice, maintaining high standards of care.

About us

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

Job summary

The Nurse Consultant is a key clinical leadership role for ournew innovative Assertive Outreach offer, to support local mental health services in both Slough and Reading.

The role will work as part of a specialist team of NHS and VCSE staff to provide excellent care to patients with psychosis who find our conventional services harder to engage with. Clear best practice guidelines for assertive outreach, formulation based care delivery and shared caseload principles will support smooth-running of the service.

As an Advanced Foundation Trust, with an Outstanding rating from the CQC, and one of the best staff survey results in the country, we are able to deliver positive changes for our service users and their carers via our mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation and development, whilst being a great place to work.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a highly innovative practitioner who can provide senior clinical leadership and informed decision-making within a multidisciplinary team, whilst adopting creative and flexible clinical practice to engage people living with complex needs in meaningful ways. A focus on all four pillars of advanced practice, (expert clinical practice, clinical leadership, service development, education and research) is required to help improve outcomes, and will be supported through our excellent Nurse Consultant Network.

Our early implementation of the new assertive outreach approach will focus on the geographical locations of Slough and Reading with an expectation to work across both sites, and more widely across the Trust as the model evolves. Flexibility within job planning will include agreement on which base best suits the successful candidate.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£68,852 to £79,638 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-MHS1165

Job locations

MH Community Management, New Horizons, Pursers Ct, Slough SL2 5BX

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

A focus on all four pillars of advanced practice:

• Expert clinical practice
• Clinical leadership
• Service development
• Education and research

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Reuben Pearce on [email protected] or Gwen Bonner on [email protected] wholl 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: A focus on all four pillars of advanced practice: Expert clinical practice Clinical leadership Service development Education and research For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, 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 have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Reuben Pearce on [email protected] or Gwen Bonner on [email protected] wholl 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training and Continuing Professional Development

Essential

• RN (Mental Health)
• Doctorate in Clinical Pathway
• Evidence of advanced independent research and Advanced Physical Examination and History Taking
• NMC Registered Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification.
• PSI trained and experience of using PSI in clinical practice.
• NHS leadership programme
• Evidence of continuous professional development in mental health nursing
• Specialist practitioner role in this field

Desirable

• NMC Registered Nurse Teacher Qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a clinical Band 8a role or above within community mental health, assertive outreach, rehabilitation, psychosis, crisis or complex care services.
• Experience of delivering PSI in practice including working with families and carers, and supporting people who experience psychosis, trauma, substance use, homelessness, social exclusion or forensic interfaces.
• Experience of teaching in Trust and higher education institutes, development of programmes and teaching/training experience.
• Experience in leading QI programmes
• Developing and delivering training programs and clinical supervision
• Experience of managing people, resources, projects and change.
• Group facilitation experience
• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care
• Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the profession on highly complex issues.
• Highly specialised expertise gained through advanced independent research and/or developing and implementing specialised programmes of assertive outreach and/or intensive community care
• Experience of working across systems
• Experience of non-medical prescribing in mental health practice, including safe prescribing, medication review, physical health monitoring, side-effect management and shared decision-making

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Advanced Clinical Skills: Expertise in managing acute psychiatric conditions, crisis intervention, and de-escalation.
• Published research articles
• Leadership and Strategic Thinking: Ability to influence policy, lead change, and support workforce development.
• Collaboration and Partnership Working: Strong MDT leadership and integration with community services to support effective inpatient care and discharge planning.
• Compassion and Advocacy: Commitment to improving patient experience, reducing inequalities, and fostering a therapeutic ward culture
• Experience of project evaluation or research, and implementing evidence-based care at an individual, team and service level.
• Experience of providing expert advice to professionals and families/informal carers on a range of highly complex matters.
• Experience of modelling practice to other professional staff, including mentorship, clinical supervision, and consultancy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the direction that mental health professional nursing is taking.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of subject matter.
• Expert clinical skills
• Advanced history taking, assessment, prescribing, formulation and treatment planning skills
• Understanding of clinical practice,) regulatory and governance frameworks
• In-depth understanding and experience of dynamic clinical risk assessment and management in community settings, including relapse, disengagement, safeguarding, self-neglect and risks to self or others
• Advanced Clinical supervision skills Knowledge of current and proposed legislation, guidance and research to assertive outreach and intensive community mental health care.
• Able to lead and motivate in challenging environments
• Ability to present highly complex information to large groups
• Negotiating skills
• Be a self-starter and able to motivate others

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Resilient and flexible
• Ability to travel efficiently across Berkshire Healthcare sites
• Self-Motivated
• Creative

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training and Continuing Professional Development Essential RN (Mental Health) Doctorate in Clinical Pathway Evidence of advanced independent research and Advanced Physical Examination and History Taking NMC Registered Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification. PSI trained and experience of using PSI in clinical practice. NHS leadership programme Evidence of continuous professional development in mental health nursing Specialist practitioner role in this field Desirable NMC Registered Nurse Teacher Qualification (PGCE or equivalent) Previous Experience Essential Significant experience in a clinical Band 8a role or above within community mental health, assertive outreach, rehabilitation, psychosis, crisis or complex care services. Experience of delivering PSI in practice including working with families and carers, and supporting people who experience psychosis, trauma, substance use, homelessness, social exclusion or forensic interfaces. Experience of teaching in Trust and higher education institutes, development of programmes and teaching/training experience. Experience in leading QI programmes Developing and delivering training programs and clinical supervision Experience of managing people, resources, projects and change. Group facilitation experience Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care Providing clinical and professional leadership to other qualified and non-qualified members of the profession on highly complex issues. Highly specialised expertise gained through advanced independent research and/or developing and implementing specialised programmes of assertive outreach and/or intensive community care Experience of working across systems Experience of non-medical prescribing in mental health practice, including safe prescribing, medication review, physical health monitoring, side-effect management and shared decision-making Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Advanced Clinical Skills: Expertise in managing acute psychiatric conditions, crisis intervention, and de-escalation. Published research articles Leadership and Strategic Thinking: Ability to influence policy, lead change, and support workforce development. Collaboration and Partnership Working: Strong MDT leadership and integration with community services to support effective inpatient care and discharge planning. Compassion and Advocacy: Commitment to improving patient experience, reducing inequalities, and fostering a therapeutic ward culture Experience of project evaluation or research, and implementing evidence-based care at an individual, team and service level. Experience of providing expert advice to professionals and families/informal carers on a range of highly complex matters. Experience of modelling practice to other professional staff, including mentorship, clinical supervision, and consultancy. Demonstrate knowledge of the direction that mental health professional nursing is taking. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of subject matter. Expert clinical skills Advanced history taking, assessment, prescribing, formulation and treatment planning skills Understanding of clinical practice,) regulatory and governance frameworks In-depth understanding and experience of dynamic clinical risk assessment and management in community settings, including relapse, disengagement, safeguarding, self-neglect and risks to self or others Advanced Clinical supervision skills Knowledge of current and proposed legislation, guidance and research to assertive outreach and intensive community mental health care. Able to lead and motivate in challenging environments Ability to present highly complex information to large groups Negotiating skills Be a self-starter and able to motivate others Additional Requirements Essential Resilient and flexible Ability to travel efficiently across Berkshire Healthcare sites Self-Motivated Creative

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

MH Community Management, New Horizons, Pursers Ct, Slough SL2 5BX

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

MH Community Management, New Horizons, Pursers Ct, Slough SL2 5BX

Slough

SL2 5BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Come and join our friendly team as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner for the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team East in the vibrant town of Slough. Our main mission? To deliver top-quality care to our amazing patients and offer an alternative to traditional mental health admissions. You will be based in the main hub in Slough. We're here 24/7, and if you're on the lookout for a role with flexible hours, the chance to work long days, nights, and weekends, plus loads of opportunities for growth and development, then you're in the right place!

Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, delivering effective treatments, and offering brief, evidence-based follow-up services to patients referred from community mental health teams, the psych liaison service, or inpatient wards.

While you'll be based in heart of Slough, get ready for some exciting variety as you might occasionally travel to other locations like Windsor, Maidenhead, or Bracknell to meet the diverse needs of our services.

If you're passionate about mental health, crave a dynamic work environment, and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you! Apply now and let's create positive change together!

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include carrying out assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, along with directing patients to other services when necessary. Collaboration with service users and the broader multidisciplinary team is integral to the development of each personalised plan.

Operating within a multidisciplinary team, you'll oversee care delivery, manage risks, and evaluate care outcomes, prioritising the recovery of each service user.

You should be adept at taking calculated positive risks, aligning with the Trust Policy on Risk Assessment and Management.

About us

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

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare is developing an innovative Assertive Outreach service to provide intensive, flexible and compassionate support to people living with severe and enduring mental health conditions who find it difficult to engage with traditional services. To support this, we are looking for a Specialist Staff Nurse.

This is an exciting Band 7 opportunity to join a newly established specialist multidisciplinary team and play a key role in leading and shaping how Assertive Outreach is delivered across Berkshire. Working from either our Reading or Slough hub, you will support individuals with complex needs, helping them remain engaged with services, avoid crisis and admission, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

Location: Prospect House, Reading OR New Horizons, Slough

We have two full time posts available

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Staff Nurse, you will:

• Manage a protected caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs, significant risk factors and multi-agency involvement.

• Deliver proactive and persistent outreach, including community visits and flexible engagement approaches.

• Develop collaborative care plans focused on recovery, relapse prevention and admission avoidance.

• Work closely with carers, families and partner agencies including housing, social care, primary care, police and voluntary services.

• Act as an expert practitioner within the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership, supervision and specialist advice.

• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and the implementation of innovative approaches to engagement and care.

About us

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People who is passionate about improving the health wellbeing of Children and young People in Care.

The Specialist Public Health Nurse role will include:

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people who are looked after by one of Berkshire's six local authorities? Are you looking for your next career step? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse for Children and Young People in Care within our Team.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable children, their Carers and the multiagency partners who strive to ensure the best outcomes for these children.

You will join us in striving to reach our vision for our children and young people in care to reach their full potential and to be happy, healthy and safe.

The position is based at Erlegh House, University of Reading and is 24 hours a week post.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0 -17 years living within Berkshire and/or within the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
• To assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care.
• To provide health promotion advice to children and young people in care and their carers on issues such as sexual health, contraception, smoking, diet, exercise and other relevant issues.
• To be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care.
• To participate in the wider children and young people in care team training function regarding the health needs of children and young people in care in conjunction with the lead specialist nurse.
• In conjunction with the wider children and young people in care team, undertake audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
• Contribute to Inter agency assessments and where appropriate, analysis of risk.
• When required, attend relevant meetings e.g. statutory review, professionals' meetings.
• Engage children on young people in care in feedback and engagement activities to inform service development.
• In conjunction with social care ensure that health recommendations following assessments are implemented.
• To contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi agency partners.

About us

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