Assistant Practitioner

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lowestoft is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to support young patients receiving mental health treatment. This role involves ongoing assessments, delivering therapeutic interventions, and working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be ready to work shifts that include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Sound level of understanding of mental illness effects.
• Dynamic, creative, and positive approach to patient care.
• Trustworthy and well-organized with time management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing assessments and care planning.
• Provide therapeutic interventions in group and 1:1 settings.
• Support young people in a multi-disciplinary team context.

Skills

Understanding mental illness

Empathetic approach

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Job description

The 12-bedded Dragonfly Unit is based in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft and is for age 13-17 year old young people requiring admission whilst receiving inpatient mental health treatment. Flexible working and job shares will be considered. As part of our ongoing strive for excellence we are developing a 'care team' approach around patient centred care. The Assistant Practitioner will take part in ongoing assessments, they will plan, deliver and evaluate the needs of our service users, in accordance with their Care Plans. The role also provides the opportunity to provide therapeutic interventions, both 1:1 and within a group setting, to further enhance the care and support offered to our service users. The successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and looking forward to a new challenge. Requirement to work shifts in the numbers alongside our Clinical Support Workers and Registered Nurses. You will work a combination of days and night shifts including unsociable hours i.e. some weekends and bank holidays. As a unit we pride ourselves on working together to deliver high quality care and to support each other through any challenging times. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high level of care for the young people. Therefore good interpersonal communication and organisational skills are required. This post does require full PMA fitness (full training will be given) and to be able to work shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Evidences a sound level of understanding of the effects of mental illness, alongside an empathetic approach to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Evidences a dynamic, creative and positive approach
• Exhibits communication skills that shine through, and are essential for this post
• Is trustworthy, self-motivated and organised with time

Applicants must possess attitudes and values that reflect the excellent standards or care we expect within NSFT.

Working for our Organisation

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.