Mental Health Practitioner

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a qualified nurse to take a clinical role in assessment, planning, and delivery of person-centred care. The role includes mentoring students, promoting patient involvement, and participating in clinical audits. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, professional registration, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and integrates clinical assessment and psychosocial interventions.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to professional networks

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH)
• Professional Registration is mandatory.
• Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing practice is person-centred and promotes patient involvement.
• Participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.
• Act as the named practitioner for a group of patients.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work regularly unsupervised

Clinical Assessment

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH)

Professional Registration

Evidence of successful post-registration academic development at degree level in related field

Job description

To take a clinical role in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services for clients.

To contribute and participate in multi-disciplinary team assessment.

To be involved in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of person-centred care planning and person centred formulations.

To provide a first line response to referrals, providing where necessary a health and social care needs assessment or meeting the needs already identified in a health and social care needs assessment.

As named nurse to ensure accurate mental health clustering is carried out on admission, discharge and at reviews.

Main duties of the job

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.

Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.

Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.

Act as a mentor to students within all professions.

Report and record incidents, complaints and accidents involving patients, staff or visitors in accordance with Trust and Service Standards.

Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the Standards and expectations of the Trust and are in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

Induct new starters to the work environment.

Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the PDP process.

Undergo IT training and utilise basic IT skills as necessary including intranet, computerized self-rostering and electronic stores ordering.

Carry out basic administrative tasks as required such as photocopying, faxing and the making and receiving of phone calls.

Carry out PMA interventions

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 responsibilities

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.

Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.

Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.

Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.

Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Practitioner, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.

Regularly undertake research and development and clinical trials, as necessary to own work.

Carrying out Risk Assessment Act as the named practitioner for a group of patients with ultimate responsibility for providing an individualized plan of care for each patient.

Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff where appropriate.

Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.

Share information with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, either verbal or written.

Attending appropriate meetings.

Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.

Act as a mentor to students within all professions.

Participate in recruitment, selection and induction of junior staff.

Report and record incidents, complaints and accidents involving patients, staff or visitors in accordance with Trust and Service Standards.

Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the Standards and expectations of the Trust and are in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

Ensure compliance with the regulations in respect of the storage and administration of drugs pursuant to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973.

Ensure compliance with the Trust and Service policies for the care of patients valuable and ensuring awareness amongst other staff of Standing Financial instructions and others relevant guidance documents.

Maintain a professional Therapeutic relationship/boundary with patients, carers and colleagues.

Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers or staff to the worker in the area.

Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operational policies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance with these.

Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.

Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.

Induct new starters to the work environment.

Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the PDP process.

Undergo IT training and utilise basic IT skills as necessary including intranet, computerized self-rostering and electronic stores ordering.

Carry out basic administrative tasks as required such as photocopying, faxing and the making and receiving of phone calls.

Carry out PMA interventions

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Or, Nursing degree or equivalent RN (MH)
• Professional Registration
• Evidence of successful post registration academic development at degree level in related field

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work regularly unsupervised
• Clinical Assessment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
• Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative)
• Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
• Knowledge of health promotion

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.