Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 246-CEN7380750
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hellesdon Hospital
- Town
- Hellesdon
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 gross per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/09/2025
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner / Nurse Associate
Band 4
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
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Job overview
Glaven Ward are excited to recruit a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate to join the team on a permanent basis.
We are a forward thinking and flexible team and we are looking to do things differently.
Whilst there are some roles and responsibilities that can only be carried out by a Registered Nurse, we are looking to develop the role of an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate to enable participation in a wider range of opportunities. This includes attending inpatient reviews, completing relevant documentation such as clinical notes and risk assessments (under the supervision of a Registered Nurse) and medication administration following completion of training and competency assessment. You would also be involved in change management projects such as quality improvement. You will support the Registered Nurses with the day to day activities and provide support to service users throughout their inpatient journey.
Main duties of the job
Following a review of our staffing establishment we are delighted to be able to offer opportunities at Band 4 level.
Glaven Ward all male unit based on the Hellesdon Hospital Site in Norwich. The role would entail supporting the team in collaboratively assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for those we are privileged to look after.
We are looking for energised individuals who will be excited to be part of something new and very special. We want creativity, innovative ideas and passion towards providing excellent patient care. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives and change it for the better than we want you to be part of our fantastic team!
Working for our organisation
Benefits
- NHS pension
- 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)
- staff physio service
- gym membership
- NHS discounts and many more.
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!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that this job role requires a Level 5 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. This includes a Nurse Associate qualification. Previous inpatient mental health experience is desired but not essential but the successful candidate will need to have clinical experience.
***Please ensure you check both job descriptions for the essential qualification before applying***
Please get in touch if you are working towards or wish to complete this qualification.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate
- Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care / Mental Health at L5 or Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care / Mental Health L5 or alternative (relevant) academic qualification at L5 (degree)
- Clinical experience
Desirable criteria
- Inpatient experience
- Medication Management Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with Service Users with Mental Health needs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Mental Health issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrew Martin
- Job title
- Deputy Modern Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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