About this role
Job summary
The Assistant Practitioner will function as part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the ward/department, to provide a seamless service to patients under the remote supervision of the Mental Health Clinical Specialist.
This will include caring for children and young people in mental health crisis and those with Eating disorders that are admitted to hospital for ongoing care.
Main duties of the job
To deliver targeted and therapeutic interventions to children with a mental, neurodevelopmental or eating disorder, as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner remit. This includes carrying out mental state and risk reviews under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Mental Health Clinical Specialist. Plan and deliver high standards of individualised person-centred care.
To communicate effectively at all times within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors.
Liaise and work with external organisations as required promoting partnership working to ensure holistic care is provided.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
The assistant practitioner for ward 10 will work alongside registered nurses and MDT on an acute children's ward caring for children and young people aged 0-19 years.
the role will be specifically for those who attend in mental health crisis or patients with eating disorders, this includes providing therapeutic interventions, working with other agencies to ensure safe admission and discharge. These patients will also require observations and meal planning which will be under supervision of the mental health clinical specialist.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent, e.g. Diploma in higher education.
Desirable
Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or Health (which includes NVQ level 3).
Knowledge and experience Essential
Significant experience of working with children with a mental health need. Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment. Experience in managing own workload in relation to individuals with a mental health need. Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Experience in creating and reviewing risk assessments and care plans for individuals with complex mental health needs, escalating where required.
skills and knowledge Essential
Has a good understanding of common mental disorders and treatment. Understanding adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct.
Desirable
Knowledge in relation to risk assessment.
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.
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address james paget university hospital
lowestoft road
gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)