Job summary
An interesting opportunity has arisen for 12 month fixed term/ secondment to our established team as a band 6 Mental Health Practitioner. The post provides a good work life balance, working 9-5, 4 days a week (30 hours total). We care for Older People based in the coastal communities of Suffolk.
Our friendly and supportive team provides a community-based service to people of any age with a dementia diagnosis, and to Older People with a functional diagnosis and complex needs.
We are proud to be accredited with the Royal College of Psychiatrists as providing high quality care and good practice. This is important to us, as is our staff wellbeing; we have a Wellbeing Champion in the team and make sure we meet up for Wellbeing Lunches, have away days as well as occasional social nights out.
We are looking for someone who is interested in working in Older People's services, has an interest in physical as well as mental health and who has an understanding of assessment, the referral process, case handling and working collaboratively with the wider MDT.
** Note - The successful applicant will need to hold a valid UK NMC, HCPC or SWE registration. **
Main duties of the job
As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, will be responsible for:
- Holding a caseload of patients with organic and functional presentations under CPA and NCPA
- Assessing and managing risk.
- Using Dialog+ where possible and Recovery Care Planning with service users and carers.
- Managing your own diary and planning your day.
- Attending MDT meetings and ward review meetings.
- Duty working 2 half days per week.
- Communicate effectively through notes on Lorenzo and letters to GPs and other involved parties.
- There is an opportunity to learn to take ECG readings and to learn phlebotomy.
- Driving is essential for this role.
- Full induction will be given.
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 professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? 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
The team operates from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. We support good work/life balance and promote hybrid working. Professional meetings, telephone contacts and administration work can be completed remotely but we require office attendance to cover duty work and face to face appointments for the service users.
You will be part of a highly performing multidisciplinary team of clinicians with strongly embedded values of working together. Our team consists of psychiatrists, a psychologist, a CAT therapist, a Clinical Assistant Psychologist, an OT, mental health nurses and two assistant practitioners. We are diverse in background, profession, and experience. In March 2023 the team achieved national accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in recognition of the high quality of care it provides for service users and their carers. You will be responsible for managing a caseload, assessing and planning treatment for your patients. You will work with the patient and any carers to plan care and optimise treatment plans. You will feed back to the MDT and work within the team for the best outcome for the patient. We are a kind and supportive team and will fully support you in this busy and demanding role.
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team operates from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. We support good work/life balance and promote hybrid working. Professional meetings, telephone contacts and administration work can be completed remotely but we require office attendance to cover duty work and face to face appointments for the service users.
You will be part of a highly performing multidisciplinary team of clinicians with strongly embedded values of working together. Our team consists of psychiatrists, a psychologist, a CAT therapist, a Clinical Assistant Psychologist, an OT, mental health nurses and two assistant practitioners. We are diverse in background, profession, and experience. In March 2023 the team achieved national accreditation with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in recognition of the high quality of care it provides for service users and their carers. You will be responsible for managing a caseload, assessing and planning treatment for your patients. You will work with the patient and any carers to plan care and optimise treatment plans. You will feed back to the MDT and work within the team for the best outcome for the patient. We are a kind and supportive team and will fully support you in this busy and demanding role.
**Previous Applicants Need Not Apply**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Skills
Essential
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Ongoing professional development working towards degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Skills
Essential
- Effective analytical and decision-making skills
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
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).
