Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 246-GYW7063345-A
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dragonfly Unit, Carlton Court
- Town
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 gross per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner
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
YOUR APPLICATION
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Job overview
The 12-bedded Dragonfly Unit is based in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft and is for age 13-17 year old young people requiring admission whilst receiving inpatient mental health treatment.
As part of our ongoing strive for excellence we are developing a 'care team' approach around patient centred care. The Assistant Practitioner will take part in ongoing assessments, they will plan, deliver and evaluate the needs of our service users, in accordance with their Care Plans.
The role also provides the opportunity to provide therapeutic interventions, both 1:1 and within a group setting, to further enhance the care and support offered to our service users.
The successful candidates will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and looking forward to a new challenge.
Requirement to work shifts in the numbers alongside our Clinical Support Workers and Registered Nurses. You will work a combination of days and night shifts including unsociable hours i.e. some weekends and bank holidays.
Flexible working and job shares will be considered.
Main duties of the job
As a unit we pride ourselves on working together to deliver high quality care and to support each other through any challenging times.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high level of care for the young people. Therefore good interpersonal communication and organisational skills are required.
This post does require full PMA fitness (full training will be given) and to be able to work shifts including nights and weekends.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for someone who:
* Evidences a sound level of understanding of the effects of mental illness, alongside an empathetic approach to meet the individual needs of the patient.
* Evidences a dynamic, creative and positive approach
* Exhibits communication skills that shine through, and are essential for this post
* Is trustworthy, self-motivated and organised with time
* Applicants must possess attitudes and values that reflect the excellent standards or care we expect within NSFT.
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, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate or relevant equivalent
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care/Mental Health or apprenticeship in H&SC/mental health L5
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with Service Users with mental health needs
- Working within Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Mental Health issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Newberry
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01502 527400
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