Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting developmental opportunity? Come and progress your career with us at Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust...
We're looking for compassionate, motivated practitioners to join our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team based at Chatterton House, King's Lynn
We understand that to attract the best people, we also need to develop career pathways and support staff to reach their full potential, that's why we're investing in our education and training provision to ensure we can offer you the support your need to develop from Band 5 Registered Practitioner to Band 6 Senior Practitioner.
If you have the drive to provide excellent care, can demonstrate high quality clinical skills and are willing to go the extra mile to help make a difference to people's lives then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
When you join us, you can expect to be supported by a proactive team.
West Norfolk CRHT provides 24/7 assessments and interventions as an alternative to hospital admission. In this role you will learn how to carry out assessments, risk management, care planning, and co-ordination of care delivery within a well-resourced team, supported with regular supervision and providing opportunities to work in partnership with health and social care, linking into the wider multi-disciplinary service.
We're passionate about development and you'll be supported to continue to train and develop to progress in your career with us.
We're looking for dedicated, enthusiastic practitioners who are going to be our future leaders, shaping our services and the way we care for our service users, their families and carers in the years to come...
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk ?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
We look forward to having you as part of our dynamic team.
Interviews are to be confirmed, candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice, please note this date is provisional and may be subject to change. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
We look forward to having you as part of our dynamic team.
Interviews are to be confirmed, candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice, please note this date is provisional and may be subject to change. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate Sections of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- NMC Guidelines on record keeping and administration of medication and other NMC guidelines
- General principles of Health & Safety at Work Act
Desirable
- Able to interpret NMC guidelines to personal liability.
- A clear understanding of mental health presentations.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice
- Experience in working in a team delivering person centred treatment packages
- Experience of personal development through appraisal.
Desirable
- Group work interest / Experience Experience in appropriate area
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid registration with NMC
- Nursing Degree or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently ( Full Driving Licence)
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with statutory / non statutory bodies due to clients' needs
- Ability to motivate others
Skills
Essential
- Group work interest / Experience Experience in appropriate area
- Medicine Management
- Effective communication, presentation and group management skills
- Able to demonstrate the ability to organize, plan and implement work.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate Sections of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- NMC Guidelines on record keeping and administration of medication and other NMC guidelines
- General principles of Health & Safety at Work Act
Desirable
- Able to interpret NMC guidelines to personal liability.
- A clear understanding of mental health presentations.
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice
- Experience in working in a team delivering person centred treatment packages
- Experience of personal development through appraisal.
Desirable
- Group work interest / Experience Experience in appropriate area
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid registration with NMC
- Nursing Degree or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently ( Full Driving Licence)
Desirable
- Ability to liaise with statutory / non statutory bodies due to clients' needs
- Ability to motivate others
Skills
Essential
- Group work interest / Experience Experience in appropriate area
- Medicine Management
- Effective communication, presentation and group management skills
- Able to demonstrate the ability to organize, plan and implement work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
