Job overview

The post holder will be joining a well-established team working with adults over 18 years old who are referred from the Emergency Department or the wards at Royal Berkshire Hospital (working hours long days shift work, full-time, permanent). The work can be dynamic and complex and there are many opportunities to develop strong working relationships with our key stakeholders at Royal Berkshire Hospital and across mental health services. The Psychological Medicine Service is part of the Berkshire urgent care pathway, and we are keen to develop staff to ensure the service comprises highly skilled and competent professionals. 

The team supports patients presenting with a wide range of mental health issues and we will work to formulate a safe and appropriate forward plan during their stay at Royal Berkshire Hospital.  The post holder will carry out psychosocial assessments of patients who are referred as well as liaison work with the wards for patients admitted with medical issues but also present with mental health problems 

The team is multidisciplinary and is supportive in the decision-making process as the cases can be complex require a team approach.  

The post is suited to someone who can work in a fast and dynamic environment and is able to work autonomously while remaining calm.  Good communication skills are key as there is significant liaison with colleagues in the acute hospital. 

Main duties of the job

To respond to referrals made by the Emergency Department and the wards at Royal Berkshire Hospital and carry out a psychosocial assessment of the patient and to formulate a safe discharge plan.  You will also be required to provide specialist advice and guidance for the hospital when needed. 

Working for our organisation

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

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

Watch our careers video to learn more.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

If you need help with your application, please contact us on [email protected]

Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement.

No agencies, please.