Assistant Practitioner

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join their crisis team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in mental health services and relevant qualifications, including a sector-related BSc. The role involves providing holistic care to service users and collaborating with various services. Comprehensive training is provided, along with opportunities for career advancement. The position includes working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

NHS pension

Comprehensive training programmes

Career progression

Starting annual leave of 27 days

Staff physio service

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working within mental health services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users and team members.
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, treatment and assessment to service users in crisis.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Liaise with other services including Police and Social Services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Experience in mental health services

Education

BSc in psychology or related field

Care certificate or equivalent

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health Level 5

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Practitioner with a keen interest in working within our 136 suite. You will work within a multidisciplinary team providing care, treatment and assessment to service users presenting in crisis. You will be required to work shifts in the numbers alongside our Clinical Support Workers and Registered Nurses with the crisis team at times when the suite isn't in use, You will work a combination of long days/night shifts including unsociable hours i.e. some weekends and bank holidays. It is a fast-paced working environment and no day looks the same. In this role there is scope to develop your knowledge, skills and ability in all areas of clinical care including care/discharge planning, risk assessment, admission prevention, environmental health & safety, Mental Health Act work & physical health care. Within this role you will be working closely with service users who have been detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act in a purpose built suite, this role involves liaising with other services including Police and Social Services. You will be involved in providing holistic care to those in the suite looking at both physical and mental health and updating care records. Comprehensive training and supervision is offered.

Ideally, you will have experience of working within mental health services. You will be an excellent communicator, self-motivated and committed to delivering a high standard of care. Please note we also welcome applications from individuals with a sector-related BSc (e.g. psychology), however this must be supported with relevant work experience in mental health care. A Care certificate or completed within first 12 weeks of start date, or relevant equivalent qualification. Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care / Mental Health at Level 5 or Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care / Mental Health Level 5. A full induction will be provided to the successful applicant. You will also be allocated to a Buddy to support your induction period. We have a keen focus on exploring development opportunities available to you. The successful applicant will be considered to enrol in the Medication Competency / Administration Course facilitated by The University of Suffolk. There will also be opportunities to develop in areas.

Benefits

• NHS pension
• A comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• Career progression
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• Staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more