Total 4 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Reading, Berkshire

A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.


Interviews are due to be held on 21 November 2024.

The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic band 6 mental health practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is specialist service, with teams embedded within each locality. The team work with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state, between the ages of 18 to 65.

We operate a Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. This advert is for a role covering Reading, based at Prospect House.

You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college, university or employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with.
• To act as named worker, offering evidence based interventions for psychosis, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead. The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care and provision of NICE recommended interventions.
• To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet their well being needs.
• To monitor and assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines.
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The “must haves” for this role:

1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification, and registered for practice through NMC or HCPC
2. Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group
3. Experience of being a tailoring care plans and formulations.
4. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.

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

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jacqui Short on 07721237093 or email: jacqui.short@berkshire.nhs.uk 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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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This is a role within the Psychological Medicine Service older adults team at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The role would suit an experienced practitioner from a mental health nursing background or other similar profession who is looking to further their experience in an acute clinical setting.

The post holder will be joining a well-established and supportive team working with older adults admitted to Royal Berkshire Hospital. The team supports patients on all medical wards across the hospital as well as the emergency department, and is patient centred. Patients present with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative conditions. The work is dynamic and there are many opportunities to develop close working relationships with specialist departments within Royal Berkshire Hospital as well as with other mental health services.
• The role will be to provide specialist mental health care to patients who are in Royal Berkshire Hospital
• You will undertake initial assessments of older adults who have been referred by Royal Berkshire Hospital and will focus on their mental health needs but adopting a holistic approach
• You will offer continued mental health support of patients when necessary while on their journey within Royal Berkshire Hospital
• You will use your skills to formulate a working diagnosis and relevant risk and management plan
• The cases will be complex at times, and you will participate in and lead professionals meetings
• A collaborative approach will be used included the view of the patients, family, and carers.

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 site

The “must haves” for this role:
• RMN or equivalent Professional Qualification
• Broad experience gained over a minimum of two years , acquired by caring for older people with mental health needs in a range of community/inpatient settings
• Minimum 2 years as Band 6 grade in older peoples mental health services
• Evidence of on-going professional development

The post is within a supportive multidisciplinary team of mental health practitioners, including mental health nurses, psychologists, and a full-time consultant psychiatrist. The older adult service (65+) is a small team and works alongside the adult team within the Psychological Medicine Service at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The overall service is an established Core24 provision, and is PLAN accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing mental health care for older people and has an approach that displays compassion. A strong interest in mental health in the context of physical health in old age is essential for this role.

An informal visit to the service is encouraged.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.

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

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Sue Barclay on 07890 606956, or email: suzanne.barclay@berkshire.nhs.uk 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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse

Location: Wokingham.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (part-time may be considered). With approximately one weekend every 4 weeks, bank holidays in rotation and one late shift covering 4:30pm to 7.00pm shift per week on a rota basis.

Salary: £39,205 to £47,084

We are looking for an experiencedCommunity Nursing Sister/Charge Nurseto join our team within theWokingham Community Nursing Services.

If you have previous experience working in a Community Nursing setting and are passionate about leading a team to provide high quality care to our patients, we would love to hear from you!

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature. You should be open to relevant training opportunities and have proven leadership experience, with a strong ability to implement innovative practices.

With strong management skills, you will oversee the caseload management of housebound patients with complex nursing needs in the community. As well as supporting more junior staff to grow and develop.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, their families, and carers in the community.

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found. Apply today to ensure you don't miss out!
• Responsible for a complex and diverse caseload, actively working to prevent admission to the acute sector and supporting patients in their preferred place of care.
• Responsible for maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies.
• Leading an effective supportive team, working together to provide clinical advice and support to other staff and patients.
• Responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients, with continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmers.
• Accountable for the standards of care and for determining the activity of your team. This will include acting as a role model for staff, sharing learning and developing practice.

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



Belong At Berkshire Healthcare



The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Adult nursing qualification along with NMC registration
• A desire to develop leadership and management skills
• A passion for community nursing, that matches our passion to provide excellent healthcare for our patients within their own home.
• Full UK driving licence, and either have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service. *Please note not all office locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport*

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

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to contact Kuljinder Johal, Talent Acquisition Partner at kuljinder.johal@berkshire.nhs.uk 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.




This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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Health visiting Operational Lead – Reading : Full time 37.5 hours Monday – Friday

Please note the PayScale currently in use in Agenda for Change 2023/2024. We will update the 2024/2025 PayScale once confirmed.


Interview will be held on 27th Sept 2024

Are you an experienced health visitor looking for an opportunity to further your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Visiting operational team lead based in Reading providing highly visible, professional leadership, management and expertise to the health visiting team.

You will need to be able to evidence a strong interest and passion for ensuring the service is accessible for all. You need to be a good team player, demonstrating strong leadership skills; requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with service users and a range of other agencies and professionals. You will beworking closely with other Children’s Service Leads pan Berkshire, in the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and practices that meet Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and national Health Visiting standards.
• To be a proactive member of the 0-19 management team to ensure that best practice and learning is disseminated across the workforce quickly and effectively.
• Lead on workforce planning and recruitment alongside the service lead, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the uniqueness of the locality.
• Ensure the development of the workforce, promoting a culture of lifelong learning, reflective practice and personal development.
• Take responsibility for the service activity performance identifying potential risks and initiating action plans to minimise these.
• To lead by example, displaying a coaching style of leadership that mirrors the ethos and core values of the organisation which inspires and empowers staff.
• To act independently and on own initiative, setting a professional and positive example and encourages all team members to be innovative and adopt a problem-solving approach.
• Enable and empower all team members to take responsibility for service improvement by developing a culture of innovation and participation in the development of the service and service redesign.

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.

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 Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

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

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The must have's for this role.

· To be a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting)

· Evidence of continued professional development

· Experience of working in an environment with high standards of governance and accountability

· Evidence of contribution to clinical supervisory or mentoring of less experienced staff

· Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call:Fiona Howell 0-19 Services Lead 07768 987992 orfiona.howell@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’ll be delighted to help.

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.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

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