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Advanced Mental Health Practitioners: CAMHS Rapid Response


Company : Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust


Location : Reading, England


Created : 2025-07-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Advanced Mental Health Practitioners: CAMHS Rapid ResponseJoin to apply for theAdvanced Mental Health Practitioners: CAMHS Rapid Responserole atBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Advanced Mental Health Practitioners: CAMHS Rapid Response1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theAdvanced Mental Health Practitioners: CAMHS Rapid Responserole atBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Are you a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge?Do you want to use your skills in children and young people’s mental health to make a real difference?We’re looking for Advanced Mental Health Practitioners to join our CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) Rapid Response Team in Slough and Reading. We offer a 24/7 service to children and young people in mental health crisis.This is a varied, front-line role in a compassionate and forward-thinking team where you’ll:Build upon your skills in crisis response, risk assessment and multi-agency working Work with a broad and complex range of clinical presentations Work closely with families and professionals across health, education and social care Take on shift lead responsibilities, manage referrals and help coordinate careThis full-time role includes shift work, including working nights. You’ll work across two sites: In Slough, Fir Tree House (Upton Hospital) during the day, and Wexham Park Hospital at night. Or in Reading, at Erleigh Rd during the day and Royal Berkshire Hospital at nightWe’re a friendly, progressive service that champions staff wellbeing and development. As part of a wider CAMHS team, we embrace innovation and quality improvement to deliver great care.Our Trust is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, who highlight our positive culture, staff morale and innovation.Carry out urgent mental health assessments for children and young people in crisis Assess risk, mental state, and psychosocial needs to create clear and effective care plans Provide short-term support and intervention, working with families and other services to promote safety and recovery Act as shift lead when required – triage calls, manage referrals, prioritise tasks and coordinate the team’s response Work as part of a multi-agency network, including community CAMHS, social care, education, and acute services Attend, chair and contribute to safeguarding and child protection meetings to support safe and joined-up care Use Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) as part of every clinical contact to support care planning and service development Take part in and provide regular clinical and managerial supervision to junior staff when appropriate Contribute to a learning environment that supports professional development, innovation, and quality improvementApplications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close earlyBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.Our Values At Berkshire HealthcareCaring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutionsWe welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.Benefits Of Working For Us IncludeFlexible 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 Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave. Free parking across Trust sites High Cost Area allowanceFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine Moulds Job title: Talent Acquisition Partner Email address: Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust by 2x Get notified about new Mental Health Practitioner jobs inReading, England, United Kingdom . 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