Assistant Practitioner

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Assistant Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to holistic care, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in mental health. Enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent training, progression prospects, and a welcoming community in a beautiful region of the UK.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Career progression

27 days annual leave increasing to 33

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with service users with mental health needs.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support service delivery and lead improvement projects.
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure staff support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Record Keeping

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Main area Assistant Practitioner looking to deliver psychologically informed group interventions Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

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Site Mayfly Ward Town Norwich Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

YOUR APPLICATION

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Job overview

Mayfly ward has an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate to join the team. Mayfly ward is a female adult acute ward on the new Rivers development, that has a strong philosophy of holistic, trauma-informed care.

As an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate you would be an important part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Working with the MDT to support service delivery, lead on improvements projects and support junior staff. You will provide support to services users and their carer’s. There is the opportunity for further development through the medication administration course and nursing pathway.

We are looking for a compassionate individual who is committed to providing high quality inpatient care. You will need excellent communication skills and be able to work well with other professionals in planning and delivering care.

Mayfly ward is committed to the development of staff and the role will include mentoring and training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Mayfly ward is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate. They would have an active role in the MDT and role modelling excellent care to others this can include:

Have knowledge of the Mental health Act.

Have excellent record keeping skills, including care documentation and audits.

Have good communication skills with service users, carers, the multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals such as social care.

Being an active part of a care team, ensuring patient needs are advocated for and that staff feel supported in their role.

Keeping up to date with the most recent NICE guidelines and local procedures and sharing any changes with the team.

Being lead in a certain area for the ward e.g. Infection control, safeguarding.

Ensuring that adequate supervision is given to those who you have been allocated.

Take part in Quality Improvement projects where relevant.

Be trained in, or able to be able to be trained in Prevention and management of violence and aggression.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• 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)
• NHS discounts and many more.

Interview dates are yet to be set; 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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5
• Care certificate or relevant equivalent.

Experience

• Working with Service Users with mental health needs
• Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

Skills

• Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
• Ability to problem solve
• Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills

knowledge

• Understanding of Mental Health issues
• working knowledge and understanding of CPA process

other

• Able to travel independently
• Fitness to complete Prevention and Management of Aggression Training (PMA)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

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