This is a rewarding role within the Older Adults team at East Berkshire Psychological Medicine, based at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. The post holder will join a well‑established and supportive multidisciplinary team working with patients admitted to Wexham Park Hospital, including all medical wards, A&E, and community settings. The service caters primarily to older adults (65+) presenting with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative conditions.
Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, office based with occasional clinical site visits.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist mental health care to older adults within Wexham Park Hospital.
- Undertake initial comprehensive assessments of older adults referred by the hospital, focusing on their mental health needs while adopting a holistic approach.
- Manage complex cases, participating in and leading multidisciplinary meetings.
- Work collaboratively, incorporating views of patients, families, and carers into care plans.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), social work or equivalent professional qualification.
- Broad experience of at least two years caring for older adults with mental health needs in a range of community or inpatient settings.
- Minimum two years as a Band 6 grade in an older‑people mental‑health service.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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