MH Practitioner - Complex Emotional & Relational Needs Pathway (CERN)

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 MH Practitioner on the CERN pathway, based at Gateway House, Wymondham. This part-time role (22.5 hours weekly) requires a registered professional (Nurse, OT or Social Worker) and a willingness to undertake physical intervention training.

You will deliver specialised DBT interventions for adults with complex emotional and relational needs, work within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to evolving service

Qualifications

• Registered professionals required with relevant registration.
• Training in Practice Assessor/Practice Educator preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Leadership/Management training completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DBT interventions for personality disorders within CERN pathway.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary mental health team to implement pathway.
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to non-therapist colleagues.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Care planning

Risk assessment

Suicide prevention

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse, OT or Social Worker

Practice Assessor/Practice Educator training

Leadership/Management training

Degree level postgraduate qualification

Job description

MH Practitioner - Complex Emotional & Relational Needs Pathway (CERN)

Band 6

Main area Complex Emotional and Relational Needs Pathway Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

22.5 hours per week Job ref 246-CEN8109465-B

Site Gateway House, Unit 1, Gateway 11 Business Park Town Wymondham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 gross per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 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.

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

MH Practitioner - Complex Emotional & Relational Needs Pathway (CERN)

We have an exciting opportunity for mental health practitioner to be part of the complex emotional and relational needs (CERN) pathway based at Gateway House, Wymondham. If you have a core profession and registered with an professional body (such as Nursing, OT, Social Work) then we would like to hear from you.

This role is an excellent opportunity to enhance your knowledge and experience of working with people with complex emotional and relational needs. You will be part of the South/ West Dialectic Behaviour Therapy consult with a primary focus to provide NICE concordant DBT interventions to service users with personality disorder and other complex needs. The role includes: collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary members of the team, contributing to the development of an evolving pathway and shaping the future of our services.

Support and mentorship will be at the heart of your experience, as you'll have the chance to assist others in the multidisciplinary team who are delivering these vital interventions through consultation and supervision.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering specialised Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Personality
• Disorder to working-age adults, including opportunities for individual and group work.
• Participating in DBT consult.
• Collaborating within a dynamic multi-disciplinary mental health team, ensuring seamless integration of care, and providing consultation, supervision and training to non-therapist team colleagues.
• Adhering to service procedures, protocols, and guidelines to maintain exceptional standards.
• Balancing managerial and clinical supervision to optimise your performance and growth.

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

* Previous applicants need not apply *

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
• Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Work Registrants)
• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level ( if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
• Recognised Leadership/Management training
• Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice

Experience

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions
• Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs
• Experience in delivering group based interventions Experience in supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Experience working in the specific area
• Experience of interagency working Experience of supporting transitions

Skills

• Conflict resolution and Breakaway training (or requirement to undertake within first 12 weeks)
• Care planning and Risk assessment knowledge and skills
• Prevention and Management of Suicide training

Other

• Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service

Knowledge

• The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
• Have the ability to discuss, identify and elevate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way to protect those who are vulnerable
• Knowledge of health promotion
• Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects

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.

YOUR APPLICATION

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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.

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.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Paul Junge

Job title Principle Psychological Therapist

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 07775408079

Additional information

Lindsay Racher

Occupational therapist / trainee psychological Therapist

[e-mail]