About this role
Job summary
Thinking of a change? A challenge? And coming home feeling really satisfied that you have made a difference to someone. Then please consider this role.
Our Suffolk Forensic Community Mental Health Team is expanding. We are excited to be recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the team on a permanent basis. 37.5 hour a week.
We are seeking applicants with experience in mental health and preferably Community experience also.
We are a friendly and committed team that delivers a high standard of care to service users across our Suffolk Community and also working with the service user prior to their discharge. We have a wealth of experienced colleagues who are focused on recovery and making a difference thereby having a positive impact on the quality of life for our service users. We also thrive and encourage new ideas, motivation and future thinking.
Do you believe in and co-production and embrace its principles?
Main duties of the job
Working with the Suffolk Secure Services Forensic Community Mental Health Team providing recovery-focused community care. Direct clinical work with service users, families, and carers. Also linking in with wards across the locality and Multi agency working.
The role involve delivering patient centred care , both collaboratively and holistically. You will have opportunity to be case manager for specific service users and work to support them through their recovery pathway. Working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users' needs whilst managing any risk factors for the individual or others.
New ideas and enthusiasm are embedded in this role and working with other Band 4 staff to support and go forward in developing the service. Seeking out different ways of working with others and possible restrictions impacting on their future recovery pathway.
Lone working and assisting in group work will be incorporated within the role. Travelling across Suffolk and the wider region to visit Service users assigned to your caseload. Case management of specific Service Users will also be part of your duties, this includes leading on and working alongside the Service Users and leading the aftercare agreed.
Members of the team manage their own appointments/ diary prioritising safety and clinical work. Attending several MDT meetings and supporting the Band 6 FCPN and management.
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 description Job responsibilities
You will be expected to complete collaborative assessments (my recovery plan (care plans), Dialog+ and supporting HCR-20 assessments) and to review 117/CPA with Service users and their friends, family and carers.
Participating in covering the Duty calls at least once a week.
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!
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5
Experience Essential
Working with Service Users with mental health needs
Desirable
Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process.
Skills Essential
Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
other Essential
Able to travel independently (across Suffolk and wider region)
Knowledge Essential
Awareness and understanding of risk management Awareness of national and local policies and procedures
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Cedar House, St Clements Hospital
Ribbans Park Road
Ipswich
IP3 8XL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)