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Assistant Practitioner specialising in mental health.
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
246-CEN7366493
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kestrel Ward
Town
Norwich
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Gross per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/11/2025 23:59

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Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

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

Job overview

Kestrel ward has an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Practitioner to join the team. Kestrel 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 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.

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

Main duties of the job

Kestrel ward has an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Practitioner to join the team. Kestrel 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 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.

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

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:

  • NHS pension
  • 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)
  • staff physio service
  • 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

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

Experience

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

Skills

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

knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Risk Assessment
  • Understanding of Mental Health issues
  • working knowledge and understanding of CPA process

other

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWomens Staff NetworkCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fatma Yozgyur
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603421717
Additional information

Ward Manager: Fatma Yozyur

Telephone: 01603 421717

Email: [email protected]