Nursing Associate: Early Intervention in Psychosis

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house & external training

Career progression

Annual leave 27–33 days + holidays

NHS discounts

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a B4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing Associate to join the mental health team on a permanent basis. The role supports young to adult service users experiencing first-episode psychosis across Norfolk and Suffolk, including home visits and community outreach.

The post is based at Northgate Hospital and covers Great Yarmouth and Waveney area with travel to nearby towns. Training, peer support and career progression are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting service users with mental health needs.
• Experience working within Multidisciplinary Teams (MDT).
• Knowledge of CPA process and community care pathways.
• Foundation Degree or equivalent in health and social care/mental health.
• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with Early Intervention in Psychosis, focusing on social recovery.
• Assist in drop-in groups and complex mental health interventions.
• Provide care within home and community settings and at mental health bases.
• Contribute as a key member of the clinical team delivering quality services.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Mental health care

MDT collaboration

Community settings

CPA process knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nursing Associate – NMC

Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care/mental health or L5 apprenticeship

Care certificate

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a B4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing Associate to join the mental health team on a permanent basis. The role supports young to adult service users experiencing first-episode psychosis across Norfolk and Suffolk, including home visits and community outreach.

The post is based at Northgate Hospital and covers Great Yarmouth and Waveney area with travel to nearby towns. Training, peer support and career progression are emphasized.