About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) Eating Disorders Team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care under the supervision of qualified AHP clinicians, supporting both therapeutic interventions and service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly multidisciplinary service supporting children and young people with ARFID.
Main duties of the job To work under the direction of qualified dietetic and occupational therapy staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients as part of their treatment programmes. Work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with service users, their families/carers, the MDT and wider and health and social care professionals Assist qualified dietetic and occupational therapy staff with the assessment of complex cases and ongoing management of caseload. Implement, monitor and evaluate agreed treatment plans escalating concerns as appropriate. Use a dietary analysis programme to produce reports on dietary intake Provide education and guidance to patients, carers and staff as appropriate Support onward referral and signposting to external agencies, services and community resources, in line with local pathways.
About us
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.
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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 OR Equivalent Qualification at L5 or above in a related subject
Experience Essential
Experience of working with groups of people Ability to work both independently and under supervision
Desirable
Experience of working within mental health
Knowledge Essential
An understanding of Occupational Therapy and the importance of meaningful occupations. Health and safety risk awareness
Other Essential
Ability 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.
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Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)