About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join the Youth Team in Great Yarmouth and Waveney. This is an innovative service working with young people aged 16-25 and their families. We are a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team and are passionate about working together to offer treatment and care to the young people who we support.
The role will involve working with young people with a range of complex presenting problemsand will include direct therapeutic work. We offer an environment where you can learn and further develop your skills. Supervision will be available from within the team to support you. We have regular education sessions that are led by different members of the multi-disciplinary team and visiting professionals that aim to keep us all updated with the latest and best clinical knowledge.
As a whole team we are keen to continue developing and to ensure that we are offering the best possible service to the young people we work with. We are looking for motivated people, with good interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm and drive, for working with children and their families whilst they are going through a difficult and stressful period in their lives, in terms of their mental health and well-being.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for actively participating as a key member of the clinical team for providing qualityservices for an identified client group under the supervision of a registered professional. Having undertaken a Foundation Degree level qualification will maintain, develop and evidenceclinical knowledge, skills and competencies at all opportunities and through the competencyframeworkDemonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users and their carers.Be accountable and work autonomously within clearly defined boundaries of the AssistantPractitioner competencies and carry out specific delegated tasks.
This may include extendedroles delegated by a registered professional. Expected to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives of the organisation andpromote the principles of Recovery. These principles will recognise the need to promote safepractice; value the beliefs and aims of service users and carers; work in partnership and offermeaningful choice; and value social inclusion Assist in care clustering in relation to Payment by Results on admission and discharge underthe direction of a practitioner.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake appropriate extended roles which have traditionally been undertaken by registered professionals. These roles can be undertaken under the direction of a registered professional following approved training and assessment of competence. Undertake and maintain acompetence portfolio, (Competency Framework)
Take part in on going assessments of service users with the Multi-disciplinary teamAssess, plan, deliver and evaluate service users needs in conjunction with a registered professionalDeliver care within the sphere of the Care Programme Approach, including the importance of working with carersAble to work independently on own initiative to meet the needs of services usersDeliver person centred careLiaise with external organisations as required promoting partnership working to ensure holisticcareHave an understanding of Social Care requirements and legislation including referrals, carersassessments and self-directed support such as individualised budgets, providing input and assistance as required
Attend and contribute to MDT/CPA reviewHold and manage an identified caseload where appropriateTake part in and contribute to ongoing review of risk assessments, recognising and responding to any changes. Ensure service users needs are accurately reflected in health record documentation. Assist service users and carers to access information Be able to provide therapeutic interventions including 1:1 Sessions and facilitation of group activitiesDemonstrate an understanding of pharmacology including the ability to discuss benefits of medication, issues of compliance and recognising side effectsEnsure that service users physical health needs are met and demonstrate an ability to identify any common on going physical health needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate or relevant equivalent
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/mental health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health
Experience
Essential
- Working with Service Users with mental health needs
- Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
- Working knowledge and understanding of CPA process.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
- Ability to problem solve and self-manage time and deadlines
- Confident manner, approachable, tactful and diplomatic
- Satisfactory verbal and written English language skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Risk Assessments and understanding of Mental Health issues
Other
Essential
- Able to travel independently
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Northgate Hospital
Northgate Street
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)