Advanced Clinical Support Worker

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Advanced Clinical Support Worker (Band 4) in Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time professional to be part of a forward thinking and positive multi-disciplinary team supporting people experiencing a First Episode Psychosis (FEP) or assessed as having an At Risk Mental State (ARMS).

We are looking for an Advanced Clinical Support Worker to work with us and support the provision of the highest quality care for our service users, in line with the NICE Quality Standards and NHS England Access to Waiting Time Standards. You will need to have a real commitment to and understanding of the principles of early intervention and this client group.

The post is for a full-time worker, which will be based in the across Berkshire. We operate a 9am -5pm service with some flexibility required in order to engage with our service users.

Being part of a passionate Early Intervention in Psychosis team, you will have the opportunity to be dynamic and use your skills to really make a difference to a person's recovery. With access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and specialised psychosis training you will be supported in your career and personal growth.

We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.

About the Job

To be responsible, under the guidance of a qualified professional, for delivering care to clients under the EIP Service. They will support nursing staff and other members of the MDT in the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of effective, evidenced based care, ensuring the care is holistic and that and standards of care are enhanced. [Use a bullet point list to give the candidate an insight into what they will be doing in the role.
To provide quality, care and support which enables clients to be supported with a recovery focus throughout their EIP journey, whilst promoting independence and protecting choice, dignity, privacy and safety. [It is not possible to include all tasks so include the most important and most frequent]
To contribute to the clinical management of designated service users, in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. Supporting and working collaboratively with the clients care coordinator in reviewing and updating risk assessments and risk management and care-plans with clients and their carer's within their level of competency under the supervision of a registered professional.
To take an active lead and promote recovery with the patient journey from referral to transfer of care to appropriate service/team/GP

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

AfC Salary Band 4
Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
Advanced IT enablement and support
Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
And so much more

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

We may require you to work at or from a different work base or location from time to time, to meet service demands and deliver an operational service. Given the geographical nature of the Trust, you may be required to travel between Trust premises as part of your role. We also may need to change your work base on a permanent basis and if this is the case, we will consult with you in line with our policies and procedures.
You'll be expected to attend and contribute to staff meetings and forums, supervision sessions, training courses, seminars and workshops, all of which will contribute to the development and enhancement of our current working practices
To understand the range of interventions available, the evidence base and potential outcomes for clients and apply appropriate Degree: for example, BSc in a health-related subject. Good general educational qualifications including English and be IT literate.

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers. For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don't hesitate to call the recruiting manager: Paul Western on or email: who'll be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the role.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Paul Western, telephone
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

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The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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