Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Central Norfolk Early Intervention
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team as a substantive Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Case Manager. We cover the Central Norfolk area. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving services for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis aged 14-65. This is a substantive opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and experienced team delivering interventions to those people experiencing a first episode onset of psychosis. Previous experience of working with Psychosis in Early Intervention teams would be advantageous but is not essential. You will work alongside a dedicated group of clinicians who hold the service user, family, carers, and social recovery at the centre of all that they do whilst being guided by National Standards to deliver timely and evidence-based interventions. A core qualification is required; you might be a nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist. Phone calls, Teams calls, or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged. Main Duties of the Job
You will be responsible for the care coordination of a caseload of people, working alongside the current MDT to deliver NICE concordant care. 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 Responsibilities
Benefits included with this role are: 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) NHS discounts and many more. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Person Specification
Qualification
Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent Student nurse supervisor/assessor training or willingness to train Experience
Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Minimum of a year post-qualification experience Experience of working within an EI team Previous experience of working with people experiencing psychosis Previous experience of working in the community Previous experience of case management 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. Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team as a substantive Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Case Manager. We cover the Central Norfolk area. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving services for those experiencing a first episode of psychosis aged 14-65. This is a substantive opportunity to become a part of a highly skilled and experienced team delivering interventions to those people experiencing a first episode onset of psychosis. Previous experience of working with Psychosis in Early Intervention teams would be advantageous but is not essential. You will work alongside a dedicated group of clinicians who hold the service user, family, carers, and social recovery at the centre of all that they do whilst being guided by National Standards to deliver timely and evidence-based interventions. A core qualification is required; you might be a nurse, social worker, or occupational therapist. Phone calls, Teams calls, or visits to meet the team and manager are welcomed and encouraged. Main Duties of the Job
You will be responsible for the care coordination of a caseload of people, working alongside the current MDT to deliver NICE concordant care. 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 Responsibilities
Benefits included with this role are: 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) NHS discounts and many more. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities. If you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Person Specification
Qualification
Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical Psychology or equivalent Student nurse supervisor/assessor training or willingness to train Experience
Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Minimum of a year post-qualification experience Experience of working within an EI team Previous experience of working with people experiencing psychosis Previous experience of working in the community Previous experience of case management 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. Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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