Join us

We are a unique CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated mental health and community services NHS trust. As an employer of around 5,000 people, we offer a huge number of rewarding clinical and non-clinical careers.

Watch our careers video to discover what its like to work for us.

Watch our Belong at Berkshire Healthcare video on our YouTube channel

We welcome people who share our values to come and work for us:

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

Read our Working for Berkshire Healthcare guide (pdf)

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What we can offer you

We provide the very best care possible to transform the lives of our patients. We’re passionate about the care and value of our people.

Whatever stage in your career path you’re at, we’ll support you from the day you join us to fulfil your goals and potential.

Some of the types of roles you can join us in include:

Nursing, such as Community Nursing, Mental Health In-Patient, Physical Health In-Patient, and School Nursing
Allied Health, such as Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Podiatrists, Art Therapists
Psychological Therapy roles
Mental Health Practitioners
Healthcare Support, such as Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Support Workers, and Therapy Assistants
Corporate, such as HR, Finance, IT, Estates, Administration

Our staff are based across over 100 sites and community settings.

We have roles in Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading, and West Berkshire. Our Liaison and Diversion service also operate in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire.

Watch our What it’s like to work for CAMHS in Berkshire video on our YouTube channel

Benefits of working for us

Some of the workplace benefits we offer include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance
27 days’ annual leave rising with service and 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
Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
Free parking across trust sites

Learn more about our benefits and wellbeing offers

Our commitment to Inclusion

Watch our Diversity and Inclusion video on our YouTube channel (new browser tab)

We want our trust to be a great place to work for everyone and value diversity. As an inclusive organisation, your growth, belonging and wellbeing are our top priorities.

Our commitment to developing an inclusive workplace is shown in our recruitment practices and reflected in our accreditations:

Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer
Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member
Disability Confident Leader
Carer Confident Employer Level 2
Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.

Championing equity, we’re pleased to provide reasonable adjustments where needed.

Additionally, we’re proud to enhance staff experiences through our diverse staff networks, including those focused on inclusion for race, LGBTQ+, disability, neurodiversity, carers and armed forces.