Mental Health Practitioner

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to adults with mental health needs in a community setting. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with a multidisciplinary team, promoting recovery, independence and social inclusion while safeguarding service users’ wellbeing.

This role requires completion of medication reviews and active MDT participation within Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation

Qualifications

• Suicide prevention training and handling risk
• Strong observation and accurate reporting of changes in condition

Responsibilities

• Holding a complex caseload
• Completing medication reviews and treatment planning
• Providing Duty and FACT cover
• Administration of medication
• Participating in Multi-Disciplinary Discussions

Skills

Suicide prevention

Observation reporting

Education

Nursing degree or RN (MH)

Professional Registration

Post-registration academic development

Job description

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.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

The Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults experiencing mental health difficulties within a community setting.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users.

Main duties of the job

• Holding a complex caseload
• Completing medication reviews and treatment planning
• Providing Duty and FACT cover
• Administration of medication
• Being a part of Multi-Disciplinary Discussions

Working for our organisation

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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

• Prevention and management of suicide training
• Good observation and reporting skills

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)

YOUR APPLICATION

We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

Interviews are yet to be confirmed, and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days’ notice. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESApart 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.